Bricco Mondolino Barbera d'Asti, Il Bergantino, 2002

April 28, 2006 by Craig Camp

Bright medium ruby, just translucent. Very complex nose filled with tobacco, menthol, blood oranges and firm raspberry and burnt cherry fruit with a warm earthiness throughout. Firm and multi-layered on the palate with tobacco mixing with smoky dark cherry and blackberry flavors with a bitter tart cherry highlight. The finish is a blend of wild earthy flavors, ripe fruit, zesty acidity, cigars and a touch of tannin. Very nice Barbera.

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