A Piedmont Barbera d'Asti

A Piedmont Barbera d'Asti:

A Piedmont Barbera d'Asti
Now a DOCG, but there's no guarantee...


Wine Reviewed
Bersano Barbera d’Asti 2008 DOCG 13.5% alcohol about $11.00

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: Bright garnet hue; sour cherry and floral notes are evident on the nose; light earthy, strawberry/cherry fruit flavors with light leather notes and good acidity. Serving Suggestion: Pasta with tomato based sauces.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine was almost chewy with sharp acidity. My initial meal centered on chicken hamburgers. In response the Barbera was long tasting of sour cherries and yet somewhat sweet. When I generously added Louisiana hot sauce the wine expanded and became mouth-filling. The accompaniment was green beans in a crushed tomato sauce on brown rice. This pairing rendered the wine’s acidity sharp and not entirely pleasant at first but it did settle down.

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