Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza Vigna delle Rose 2003

Franco Mondo (Italy)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Barbera shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, cocoa and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This Barbera ages for some months in barrique.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
Issue 51, April 2007