Franco Serra Barbaresco 2008 | $##
This is rich and deeply scented, with notes of cherry and …
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Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Primary Grape
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo originated in Piedmont in Italy, where it remains the region's most important red grape. Its name comes from the Italian word nebbia, which means fog, a feature of the hills where the grape traditionally grows. Nebbiolo is thick-skinned, early-budding and late-ripening; it needs long periods of sunshine to ripen fully and is often planted on south- or southwest-facing hillsides for maximum exposure. The best examples come from calcareous marl vineyards, with some planted in sandy soils.
Review Appeared in This Issue
December 31, 2011
Region
Italy / Piedmont / Barbaresco
Franco Serra Barbaresco 2008 | $ 00
This is rich and deeply scented, with notes of cherry and …
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
To see the full review and rating become a member of WineSpectator.com
Subscribe TodayPrimary Grape
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo originated in Piedmont in Italy, where it remains the region's most important red grape. Its name comes from the Italian word nebbia, which means fog, a feature of the hills where the grape traditionally grows. Nebbiolo is thick-skinned, early-budding and late-ripening; it needs long periods of sunshine to ripen fully and is often planted on south- or southwest-facing hillsides for maximum exposure. The best examples come from calcareous marl vineyards, with some planted in sandy soils.
