The Critic: 6x Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina, 2021
The Critic: 6x Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina, 2021
- 75cl
- Red Still
- Barbera
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"Tom Harrow aka the WineChap cuts a distinctive dash with his red velvet suits and manly jawline. His firm Honest Grapes stocks some superb producers and he’s put together a selection of brilliant value Italians to stimulate the tastebuds.
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- Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina, 2021, 6x 75cl
...next up we have a Barbera, the second grape of Piedmont which makes more accessible wines than the fabled Nebbiolo of Barolo. This 2021 Barbera Del Monferrato from Villa Sparina is oak-aged which adds spice and tobacco notes to the blackberry juiciness of the grape. It’s almost like an Italian Rioja; ideal for Sunday roasts like lamb or beef. Tom has managed to bring it in at £19.90 a bottle (£119.40 a case)."
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What the critics say:
"This forward Barbera has aromas of black plum and macerated cherries punctuated by intense floral and gamy notes. The palate is concentrated with a deep core of black hue fruits with fresh herbs, violets finishing with bright acidity, fine tannins and a hint of sea salt."
"A fruity and racy barbera with some creme de cassis, cherries, dark chocolate and hibiscus flowers. Fruity on the medium- to full-bodied palate with a solid fruit core stacked with cherries and berries. Succulent finish. Drink now."
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