Barbera del Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera

Red Wine

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of purplish red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense aromas of fruit, in particular of black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum and violet followed by hints of licorice. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack however balanced. Good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Barbera is aged for 6-12 months in steel containers.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Sauteed meat

Suggested glass

17 °C
(62 °F)

(Young Red Wines)

May 2003

Cascina La Maddalena (Italy)

Barbera del Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera

Red Wine

Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense aromas of fruit, in particular black cherry, blueberry, blackberry, plum, violet and hints of vanilla. In mouth is correspondent to the nose, has a crisp attack balanced by tannins and alcohol, good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and blueberry. Rossad'Ocra is aged in barrique for about 12 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass

17 °C
(62 °F)

(Young Red Wines)

Issue 9, June 2003

Monferrato Rosso Bricco della Maddalena 1998

Cascina La Maddalena (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Barbera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals clean and intense aromas, mainly of fruit, such as black cherry, blueberry and plum followed by aromas of violet cinchona, pine tree, licorice and vanilla. In mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and tannic attack however balanced by alcohol, present in good quantities. Good body and intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine is aged in barrique for 12-15 months.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 9, June 2003

Cascina La Maddalena

Piedmont (Italy)

Barbera del Monferrato 2001

Cascina La Maddalena (Italy)

Barbera del Monferrato Rossad'Ocra 2000

Cascina La Maddalena (Italy)

Monferrato Rosso Bricco della Maddalena 1998

Cascina La Maddalena (Italy)