Barbera D'Alba L"Astemia
2015, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera D'Alba L"Astemia
Barbera
L”Astemia Pentita
About the Wine
Classic grape variety from the finest Piemontese traditions, the Barbera from the hills of Monforte manifests itself in a unique way. This wine lends itself well to aging and over the years tends to acquire both structure and character. Passing through barriques and maturing in the bottle contribute to enriching the wine with softness and elegance, smoothing off the rough edges typical of wines produced with this type of rustic but fascinating character.
Tasting Notes
A wine that is always generous on the nose, exuberant in its notes of red and blackberries, and violet. Passing a barrique aging gives it greater complexity and a touch of vanilla spice, tobacco, and black pepper which complete the aromatic profile of this wine. On the palate, a brief, searing acidity gives way to full-bodied, warm wine. Oak aging smoothes its characteristics to create a pleasingly fresh and balanced wine.
Pairing Recommendation
Please ask our sommelier about the delicious dishes you could pair this wine with. Pairing wines with meal gives guests an opportunity to try something new and bask in the sublime moment of a perfect combination of food and wine.