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Monday, April 29, 2024 - I could be slightly underrating this- it was definitely one of the top few Barberas I've enjoyed. I was a little worried it would be hot/jammy at 15% ABV, but it wasn't at all. Just thick and voluptuous with surprisingly fresh, pure fruit. Deep, dark raspberry liqueur, black plums, violet floral shades almost like a Dolcetto (but less "grapey"), touches of slightly brighter blackberry with a bolt of crunchy acidity. You could tell it had some oak aging in a way, with a sort of gentle spice to it, but it was 95% about the fruit. Tannins are there, but very fine and powdery, never coarse. Still feels like a "classic" Italian wine with high acid and such, but not at all the austere style that requires a food pairing to be delicious. Again, I'm being conservative with my rating here, especially as it'll continue to expand and evolve really nicely in the short term. It's usually around $30, but I found it for $25. Sub-$30 is a steal.

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