Community Tasting Note

bevetroppo wrote:

Friday, November 6, 2009 - This is very good and very honest Barbera d'Alba. Not at all extracted, the nose has attractive dark berry fruit with light floral notes and a little leather. In the mouth there's a lively dance between the fruit and barbera's hallmark acidity that's like s mouthfeel minuet. Finishes with a bit of coffee/espresso, moist earth and soft tannins, aided by the entirely reasonable 13.5% alcohol. It's the relative shyness that I like so much vs. more modern in-your-face styles. When experts talk about barbera's food friendliness, this is what they have in mind. My wife is making pasta tonight with porcini, pancetta, and peas (that's 4 p's if you're counting) and I can't wait to see the Oddero in action.

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