Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC Centobricchi 2021

Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC Centobricchi 2021 er lavet på 100% Barbera fra marker i Alba og Diano d’Alba. Druerne er håndhøstede og samlet i 25 kg kasser. På sorteringsbordet er der sket en yderligere sortering af druerne, så kun de absolut bedste bruges til vinen.

Macerationen varer 8-10 dage i temperaturregulerede ståltanke med daglig pumping over. Derefter lagrer vinen 12-14 måneder i 400 liter franske tonneaux.

Aromaerne, der møder en, er blandt andet røde frugter, røde bær og krydderier.

Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC Centobricchi 2021 kan drikkes nu, men har også potentiale til at ligge nogle år.

Hvad siger anmelderne?
Anmelderne er ret enige om, at denne vin er en flot en af slagsen. Den får over hele linjen flotte scores.

James Suckling: 90 points (årgang 2020)
“Dark chocolate, plums, coffee and walnuts on the nose, with a touch of cinnamon stick. Juicy, plush and chocolaty, with a full body and creamy tannins. Balances out the high alcohol. Drink and enjoy.”

Wine Enthusiast: 88 points (årgang 2016)
“This Barbera d’Alba Superiore opens with delicate aromas of dark-skinned fruit, cedar and underbrush. The forward, dense palate doles out black-currant jam, licorice and white pepper alongside smooth tannins. You’ll also detect the heat of evident alcohol on the close.”

Rick Thompson: 91 points (årgang 2016)
“From the same vineyards as the Parigi comes this Barbera, which is aged for 12-14 months in new French oak tonneaux. Here the quality of fruit shines through as its deep ruby hue leads to notes of black cherry, sous bois, anise and new leather.

The palate is built on a firm layer of minerality as it delivers delicious fruit, tasty acidity and a lovely, softly tannic finish. This should be a nice mid-term age-worthy wine for under $30. Drink 2020-2030+”