17 September 2013

Castello del Poggio 2010 Barbera D'Asti

Variety: Barbera
Region: Barbera D'Asti DOCG
Vintage: 2010
Colour:  ruby red
Alcohol: 14.0%
Bouquet: Crushed sour cherry, mulberry and raspberry and a hint of clove
Flavour: Medium to heavy bodied with savoury, drying herbs like rosemary and oregano balanced elegantly with some sour cherry flavours in the background. Nice length and acidity. A well poised and enjoyable wine.
Points: 87 (3+7+12+7+8+50)
Notes:  I really enjoy the savoury flavours of this wine. $16.50 ~ 330 Kc in a liquor warehouse chain here.

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