Vinchio-Vaglio Serra, Vigne Vecchie, Barbera d'Asti

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Tasted by: Andrea Briccarello, Michael Garner, Susan Hulme MW
(at Decanter's May 2017 issue Latest release Barbera d'Asti Panel Tasting, 08 Feb 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2022
Perhaps a flash of oxidation at the start, but it holds its ground and displays a charming array of rich fruitcake, cherries in alcohol, vanilla butterscotch and seasoned leather characters. Certainly a robust food wine.
Vinchio-Vaglio Serra, Vigne Vecchie, Barbera d'Asti Superiore, 2011
Producer
Vinchio-Vaglio Serra
Brand
Vigne Vecchie
Vintage
2011
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Italy
Region
Appellation
Barbera d'Asti
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
15.00%
Grapes
100% Barbera