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Cascina del Pozzo ‘Lucrezia’ Barbera
2006
Barbera
Juicy
Italy
Vegetables
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Piedmont, in northwest Italy, has a peculiar climate and terrain that produces some of the world's most unique wines, from coveted Barolo and Barbaresco to more affordable and often delicious Barbera and Dolcetto. Wine is serious business here, and where there are no vineyards, there are usually forests where, in the fall months, prized white and black truffles lie hidden from truffle hunters and their scratching dogs.
Barbera is known for being relatively high in acidity--a quality that often works well with food, including highacid ingredients like tomatoes. It is also a soft wine that doesn't require protein to tame harsh tannins.
The Marchisio family estate is located in Castellinaldo, just north of Alba, in the northern Italian province of Piedmont. It has been family-operated for three generations. Flavio Marchisio took over the property from his father in 1973, and today the estate is tended by his children Gianmario, Denise and Stefano. In addition to producing fine Barbera, they also bottle Nebbiolo and Arneis wines.
This wine shows juicy blueberry, black cherry, shoe polish and bay leaf aromas with subtle earthy notes. It has a silky texture and deep juniper berry and black cherry flavors through the balanced finish.