Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne, 2005
We are big fans of the red wines from Piedmont region of northern Italy. The Barbera (bar-BEH-rah) grape is widely planted in the rolling hills and has been a staple of the area for many years. Nebbiolo and Dolcetto are two other red varieties that contribute to the great red wines of the region. Barbera is known as the "King of Food" grape, it complements a wide variety of cuisine. It has a hallmark acidity that can cut through tomato sauce with ease; yet, it can also take on the richness of a well marbled steak. The Vietti Barbera D'Asti offers loads of blackberry and black cherry flavors with a rich mouth feel and an underlying acidity of sour cherry. It is full bodied and has a dark ruby color with blackish hue. There are light tannins here and a slight note of chocolate. This new release is ready to drink now or can be cellared for a few years. If you like Barbera, you well really enjoy this one from Vietti. This wine is available a Pete's Wine Shop, in Bellevue, for about $15. Excellent.
We are big fans of the red wines from Piedmont region of northern Italy. The Barbera (bar-BEH-rah) grape is widely planted in the rolling hills and has been a staple of the area for many years. Nebbiolo and Dolcetto are two other red varieties that contribute to the great red wines of the region. Barbera is known as the "King of Food" grape, it complements a wide variety of cuisine. It has a hallmark acidity that can cut through tomato sauce with ease; yet, it can also take on the richness of a well marbled steak. The Vietti Barbera D'Asti offers loads of blackberry and black cherry flavors with a rich mouth feel and an underlying acidity of sour cherry. It is full bodied and has a dark ruby color with blackish hue. There are light tannins here and a slight note of chocolate. This new release is ready to drink now or can be cellared for a few years. If you like Barbera, you well really enjoy this one from Vietti. This wine is available a Pete's Wine Shop, in Bellevue, for about $15. Excellent.
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