Malvira “San Michele” Barbera d’Alba DOC 2006

By | October 17, 2013

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DOC – Barbera d’Alba
Grape
100% Barbera
Ratings
Robert Parker 88
Tasting Notes
Color: reddish purple
Perfume: prunes, cassis, cherry and vanilla
Flavor profile: intense fruit, prune and cassis
Pairing: pork, mushrooms, pasta with red sauce,roasts with polenta.
-by Official Website

The 2006 Barbera d?ˉAlba Superiore San Michele is soft and supple in its plummy, dark fruit. Enjoy this tasty, accessible Barbera over the next two to three years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014.

This is a beautiful set of new releases from Malvira, one of the leading producers in Roero.
-by Robert Parker

*Aging in French oak for 18-20 months

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