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Cascina Boschetti Gomba – Barbera d’Alba DOC

$19.99

Friendly, approachable, and full of juicy fruit flavor. Barbera produces wines in a wide range of styles from young and fruity to serious, spicy, and age-worthy. Barbera is typically marked by red cherry, raspberry, and blackberry flavors backed by a signature zingy acidity and smooth tannins. Barbera planted in Alba takes on a more powerful, structured personality than that of its counterparts in Asti.

  • Varietal: 100% Barbera
  • Alcohol Content: 14%
  • Country Hierarchy: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
  • Color: Deep ruby red with garnet hues.
  • On the Nose: Intense, vinous bouquet; floral and fruity scents with a leading note of ripe cherries.
  • Palate: Dry, full, lively, and structured.
  • Serving Suggestions: Roast and boiled meats.

 

 

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