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Manage Subscriptions2016 Franco Molino Barbera d'Alba
Barbera
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Alba
- Barbera d'Alba
Community Tasting Notes 1
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November 29, 2020 - 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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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Franco Molino
- Varietal Barbera
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Alba
- Appellation Barbera d'Alba
- UPC Code 8032665080617
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 7 (70%)
- Consumed 3 (30%)
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