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Wine Details
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Description:
The 2000 vintage was the fourth fine vintage in a row for Piemonte, which is unprecedented in recent times. There were drought conditions leading into harvest of the Barbera, and there was plenty of heat to bring the acidity down to manageable levels.
This wine has opulent fruit in the nose, with aromas of cherries and currents. The flavor is rich with vibrant acidity balancing the bright fruit flavors. It will be at its best between one and five years after the vintage date when the fruit flavors will be prominent and during which time it will become more complex and full.
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Varietal Definition
Barbera:
A red-wine grape of Italian origin that produces sturdy, tannic wines capable of aging. Barbera is widely planted in Italy’s Piedmont region, where it accounts for half the total acreage. Most California Barbera is grown in the Central Valley and finds its way into generic or proprietary blends. The Sierra Foothills, Paso Robles, Santa Clara and Sonoma, where very warm days are moderated by cool nights, produce some of the state’s best varietal Barberas. The fruit is naturally high in acid, which it retains very well, even in hot climates. Barbera grapes are also high in anthocyanins, but only low to moderate in tannin content. The resulting wines are deep, purplish black in their youth, but tend to early browning and lightening as they age. Tannin from oak aging can help somewhat to stabilize color.
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