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Elio Filippino Barbera d'Alba Vigna Veja 2013
Piedmont, ItalyLocated in the heart of Neive, this family winery is currently overseen by third generation winemaker Elio Filippino. The concentration in this Barbera d'Alba hints to the old vines in play here, from the Vigna Veja vineyard, planted in 1954. Biodynamic practices are in place in the vineyard. After destemming, and in the middle of fermentation, this wine is racked to 225L French barriques, where it remains for 18 months. After wood, it spends two months in stainless to tighten before bottling, then a 6 month rest prior to market. Heady and intense, with concentrated leather, dried cherry, dark raspberry, and cherry jam, housed by a severe wood-stave frame. The finish is warming beyond its 13.5 degrees. This is a ripe, structural, old-school style that will benefit from time in bottle and pairing with roasted rabbit or veal now.Tasted: 14 September 2019Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $32.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: BarberaCSPC: 790865UPC: 8065550320130
