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Batasiolo Barbera d'Alba Sovrana 1999
Piedmont, ItalyA single vineyard barbera aged in oak barriques for approximately 12 months. Plum jam, cherry kirsch, earthy, tarry aromas with some caramel and spice. Very round, soft and forward with roasted plum, cherry, earth and tar flavours. Very smooth and balanced with low acidity. Good value for Italy and Piedmont. A quality barbera.Tasted: 01 March 2002Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $19.95 | 750ml | Specialty |
Grape: Barbera