Sandrone - Barbera D'Alba

The year 2016 gave us harmonious climatic conditions; resulting in a Barbera that is both elegant and complex. It has an intense purple color with ruby highlights. The aromas are full and forward; first there are scents of ripe red fruits of excellent maturity; with notes of cherries preserved in alcohol; prune plums and jam. These are followed by soft aromas of cacao and spices such as black pepper; which in turn open to reveal ethereal notes of perfectly toasted oak. The palate is dry; warm and full; and the continuing aromatics recall the initial fragrant notes of red berry jam. The bright acidity both frames and focuses the excellent drinkability. Overall this is a young Barbera of good promise. The slight angularity of youth - a result of the exuberance of acid and tannin - portends positiveharmonious development with a few years of cellaring. This wine will pair well with savory; complex dishes; particularly braised red meats.