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The super austere, sharp and mineral 2020 Atalier La Encrucijada reminded me of the first Leirana wines (that were...
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Broad and creamy on the palate but trimmed by well-cut acidity, this balanced white shows a pleasing range of baked...
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A smooth red, saturated with plum, blueberry, loam and toasty oak flavors. Reveals assertive tannins on the finish,...
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Bottle: $29.30
Bruno Rocca's 2020 Barbera d'Alba offers terrific brightness to play off its red fleshed fruit. This mid-weight,...
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Red
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Red wine made with grapes coming from some of our oldest vineyards in Agliano Terme. Suggested with cold cuts,...
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750ml
Bottle: $59.93
6 bottles: $58.73
A plush, modern style, this Barbera offers sweet, ripe plum, fig and toasty oak flavors. Remains fresh, with balance...
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Lots of pleasant, fresh red berries here with a hint of red licorice adding interest. Medium-bodied with fresh...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $20.80
Intense ruby color. Free nose with notes of cherry and berries. Corresponding taste, full-bodied and balanced by...
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Bottle: $44.45
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750ml
Bottle: $36.00
A perfumed, dark-fruited red with dried herbs and spices on offer. Full-bodied and round-textured with vivid acidity...
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Red
750ml
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This wine balances high and bass-toned red and black fruit aromas and flavors, delivering a juicy yet tart sensation....
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White
750ml
Bottle: $12.11
Elegant and mineral nose with freshly cut pineapple with some stones and peaches. Saline and dry on the palate with a...
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750ml
Bottle: $44.94
6 bottles: $44.04
The fine aromas of lavender, spices and vanilla in Barbera d'Asti DOCG Superiore Miolera express a great deal of...
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Bottle: $32.94
12 bottles: $32.28
This intense red exudes macerated cherry, kirsch and plum aromas and flavors. Shows firm tannins and a touch of heat...
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Bottle: $14.94
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750ml
Bottle: $22.94
12 bottles: $22.48
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750ml
Bottle: $15.17
12 bottles: $14.87

Albarino Barbera 2020 750ml

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.

For centuries now, the beautiful red grapes of the Barbera varietal have been grown in Italy, where they are prized for their unusual high acid content and low tannins, brought about by their thin skins. The Barbera grape varietal thrives in warmer climates, and has had some success overseas in the new world, where its strongly aromatic flavors of intense hedgerow fruits make it a favorite with wineries and wine drinkers looking for a grape which offers plenty of interesting characteristics. Interestingly, the differences between young and aged wines made from this varietal are quite significant, with younger bottles holding a plethora of berry flavors, including blueberry and raspberry notes, and oak aged wines made from the Barbera grape being much loved for their ability to become extremely complex and spicy, and picking up vanilla flavors from the wood they are barreled in.