Umberta 2019: Rusticity and energy in equal measure. Limestone dominant soils grant great acidity with a violet driven nose and gentle tannins. Wonderfully unfussy barbera from a family that tends to their 30ha of vines with the utmost care. Wildly good, given it's price, albeit a bit brighter and lighter than most run-of-the-mill barberas. The alcohol finds integration in a gentle fruit and spice character for an overall lifted, deeply...
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Umberta 2019: Rusticity and energy in equal measure. Limestone dominant soils grant great acidity with a violet driven nose and gentle tannins. Wonderfully unfussy barbera from a family that tends to their 30ha of vines with the utmost care. Wildly good, given it's price, albeit a bit brighter and lighter than most run-of-the-mill barberas. The alcohol finds integration in a gentle fruit and spice character for an overall lifted, deeply drinkable wine.
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