Category Archives: Barbera

Alba and Asti – Certainly not AA

Posted on October 3, 2007 by RJ

Michele Chiarlo Barbera d’Asti Superiore Le Orme DOC 2005 As we found with the 2003, the wine displays textbook acidity in a very light bodied package with a bit of earthiness and some tannin. This works as a budget Barbera … Continue reading →

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Barbera no Hanna

Posted on September 24, 2007 by RJ

Barbera can deliver berry flavor with the acidity to keep up with acidic dishes. This flight featured two examples from either side of the Atlantic. The first time the California offering was from Seghesio. Tonight we line-up a wine from … Continue reading →

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