New York, NY
Tasted Monday, December 16, 2013 by kevinacohn with 350 views
Served with agnolotti del plin.
Served with filet mignon and basil mashed potatoes.
We finished with a peach pecan pie, accompanied by a 2002 Delamotte Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs. I didn't write a tasting note for this, however.
2006 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia
Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba
Wow! It's easy to say that this was the most delicious and well-made Barbera I've ever had. Decanted a few hours in advance, this was full of purple and black fruits, graphite, smoke, and tar. The structure was fantastic, with the tannins and acid in near-perfect balance. This is not your typical "pizza wine" Barbera; we enjoyed it with agnolotti del plin. For those of you holding onto this, I'd suggest that it isn't likely to get better than this. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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