Colli Tortonesi Barbera Superiore Falò d'Ottobre 2006

Cascina I Carpini (Italy)

Barbera (85%), Freisa (10%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Colli Tortonesi Barbera Superiore Falò d'Ottobre 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 cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, blueberry, cinnamon, chocolate, mace and hints of bell pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and black currant. Colli Tortonesi Barbera Superiore Falò d'Ottobre ages in part in cask for about 8 months.
Alcohol: 13%
Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
July 2010