A Barbera d'Alba: Wine Reviewed
Ascheri Fontanelle Barbera d’Alba 2008 14.0 % alcohol about $17
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. Description: This single-vineyard Barbera gives you a taste of the latest vintage from Piedmont, and for a song! Deep purple in color, it displays elegant aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, tobacco and hints of new oak. It's medium bodied, with deep, dark fruit flavors balanced by lively acidity and soft tannins. Enjoy with tomato-based pasta, chicken marengo, or a meat-and-cheese antipasto platter. And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine presented great balance and length. I tasted tobacco and dark plums. The initial meal was chili on rice. This wine got even better. It was chewy and very long, tasting of leather and chocolate.
This review of a moderate priced Barbera d'Alba continues on my website.
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