Vietti Barbera d'Alba "Scarrone" 2004

Very deep red/purple.

Sumptuous, low-toned, oak spice/smoke, amaretto, savory meat and black fruit aromatics. The oak is very well integrated/seamless.


Interesting. Low-toned oak spice and hard grape candy flavors collide a bit with vibrant, Barbera-typical acidity. Good mid-palate flesh and length. This just needs a bit more time in bottle, but is already drinking very well.

One of the best Barberas I've tasted (Rivetti's included).


Day 4 - Balsamic notes now. Fleshy and integrated. Killer.


$33