This fresh Barbera, from hillside vineyards in the Monferrato and Langhe regions of Piedmont, offers luscious cherry, vanilla, rose petal and sweet spices rounded out with espresso and leather. It's extremely appealing with its juicy fruit, coffee, cocoa and sunbaked earth flavours. It has both power and finesse with enough rustic Italian character to make you think of pairing it with hearty pastas, slow roasted meat dishes and classic Italian cheeses.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 9th, 2013