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16¾/20
Elio Filippino Barba Cesco Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2014
Piedmont, ItalyBarba Cesco is a nod to the family’s Uncle Francesco the original owner of the vineyard. The bouquet is floral with a subtle mocha, vanilla, undercurrent. The entry is crazy soft and round yet with an inviting texture and fine length. Less acidic than the norm and with more oak then you might expect but in the entire picture it is well-crafted and balanced. Savoury pastas, roasted meats and or turkey all work here. It is 100% Barbera selected from the best vineyards on the hillsides of Serra Capelli and San Cristoforo in Neive. Post ferment the wine ages in barrique for 18-20 months and then rests in the bottle for another 10 months. This family-run winery sits in the heart of the District of Neive, among the rolling hills of the Langhe zone. Elio Filippino is the current winemaker employing traditional winemaking techniques along with biodynamic vineyard practices. Impressive.Tasted: 16 April 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $47.00 | 750ml | estimated retail |
Grape: BarberaCSPC: 16457UPC: 806555o420120
