Barbera d'Asti Superiore Vigna delle Rose 2001

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, licorice, carob, dried violet and hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Barbera ages for some months in barrique.
Alcohol: 14%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
Issue 29, April 2005