Barbera D'Alba

Federico pours this wine after the Langhe Nebbiolo in his tasting, and as well as assessing it for the first time, I peered down at the price list and noticed it was more expensive too. I pointed this out as it seemed unusual and he said, "but of course" and explained his concept of Barbera Superiore in so far as it is a wine that he feels can keep and improve a long way past his Langhe Nebbiolo. Federico builds it strong, it is deeply pitched and powerful. Something to decant and watch unfurl in youth but the trick is to put it in the cellar for a few years and let time work it's wonders on the complexities within...

- Importer, Andrew Guard