A Piedmont Barbera D'Asti

An Organic Piedmont Barbera D'Asti:

Wine Reviewed
Terre da Vino da Agricoltura Biologica Barbera d’Asti 2007 DOC 13.5% alcohol about $11.00

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description: Winner of a Gold Medal at Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2009. Our Quality Assurance Laboratory has determined that this wine contains 12 mg/L of free sulphur. Tasting Note: Deep ruby color with vibrant aromas of cherry, spice, plum, and sweet herbs. Dry, freshly fruity with a pretty, delicate body that makes it an ideal sipper or match it to fish or herbed chicken dishes. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2009).” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine offered rich, fine acidity, light tannins, and dark plums. My initial meal centered on chicken hamburgers. In response the Barbera was slightly sweet. Oak and dark cherries came to the fore. When I generously added Louisiana hot sauce the wine thickened. The accompaniment was green beans in a crushed tomato sauce on brown rice. Now the wine’s sweetness increased and the dominant fruit was cooked cherries.

This review of an Organic Piedmont Barbera d'Asti red wine continues on my website.