2007 Quattro Leoni Barbera D'Asti - Castello Di Gabiano - Piedmont, Italy 90 Points - TP - The Tasting Panel & WOW - Wine Review Online - R. Whitley on Wine
Italian SERIES | Castello Di Gabiano
2007 Barbera D'Asti | Piedmonte, Italy
COLOR
Magenta with a rich burgundy hue.
PALATE
Rich dark cherry flavors, a touch of rhubarb, toffee notes, and a refined raspberry character. Lots of fruit here, but it has a very smooth, integrated finish.
BOUQUET
An underlying floral note of roses with coffee, and a touch of gaminess or leather.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Osso Bucco, Lasagna, and grilled pork chops.
WINE DETAILS
Winemaker - Mario Ronco 13.0% Alcohol by Vol. 5 g/L Res. Sugar
Barbera d'Asti is an Italian red wine made from the Barbera grape variety. It is produced in the hilly areas of the provinces of Asti and Alexandria, Barbera d'Asti was accredited with DOC status in 1970. The Barbera grape is believed to have originated in the hills of Monferrato in central Piedmont, Italy and is known and recorded in history since the thirteenth century.
Sign In
