Barbera d'Alba Pairolero 2002

Sottimano (Italy)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blackberry, pomegranate, violet, licorice, tobacco, vanilla and hints of cocoa. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. A well made wine. This Barbera ages in barrique for 15 months.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Game, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
July 2004