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COLOR
Magenta with a true Burgundy hue.
PALATE
Rich dark cherry flavors, a touch of rhubarb, toffee notes, and a refined raspberry character. Lots of fruit here, but it has a very smooth, integrated finish.
BOUQUET
Floral note of roses with coffee, and a touch of gaminess or leather.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Osso Bucco, Lasagna, and grilled pork chops.
WINE DETAILS
Winemaker - Mario Ronco
13.5% Alcohol by Vol.
3.7 g/L Res. Sugar
PRINTABLE MATERIALS
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WINE NOTES
Barbera d'Asti is an Italian red wine made from the Barbera grape variety. It is produced in the hilly areas of the provinces of Asti and Alexandria, Barbera d'Asti was accredited with DOC status in 1970. The Barbera grape is believed to have originated in the hills of Monferrato in central Piedmont, Italy and is known and recorded in history since the thirteenth century. As seen on LOT18.com 
AWARDS
· Gold Medal (92 Pts) - Florida International Wine Challege 2010
· Gold Medal - 2010 WSWA Wine Competition
· Silver Medal - Indy International Wine Competition 2011
· 85 Points - Wine Enthusiast
PREVIOUS VINTAGE AWARDS
· 90 Points - Wine Review (Robert Whitley)
· 90 Points - The Tasting Panel
· Silver Medal - U.S. Professional Wine Buyer's Competition 2010
· 88 Points - "Best Buy" Wine & Spirits
· 88 Points - Silver Medal "Highly Recommended" - 2009 World Wine Championships Beverage Testing Institute
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