2016 Franco Molino Barbera d'Alba

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  11/29/2020 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  100% Barbera
  from a 1.4 ha parcel in Vigna Sarmassa (commune of Barolo) at 250 m
  with southern exposure, marly soil, and vines planted in 1951 and 2000.
  Manual harvest.
  ~10-day traditional fermentation in steel tanks
  with soft frequent remounting of the must. Malolactic.
  Aged 12 months in big French oak casks of 1.500 –3.000 L.
  14.5% Abv. ~10,000 bottles.
  Proprietors: Silvana Molino and spouse Piercarlo Bergadano
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med ruby/garnet. Robust enticing varietal.
  B(alance)=3: Ripe fruit with vibrant acid structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, tobacco, mocha.
  D(epth)=1: Round mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
  
  Excellent barbera from within the commune of Barolo.
  
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