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| 75 | | | 88 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Another spot for romance, Italy extends a siren song to all lovers to come to Italy. There, in these hills along the Po River (Oltrepò means “beyond the Po”) in northern Italy just south of Milan but still in Lombardy, you’ll find the vineyards that produce this Barbera. This medium-bodied dry red wine shows lovely extraction, with a deep, violet-edged ruby color. Done in stainless steel, the wine shows lovely fresh dark fruits, Ripe tannins lend structure, and the acidity is mouthwatering and palate-cleansing. The long fruit-filled finish is most appealing. Lovely value, too. The best serving temperature for this wine is 60ºF/15ºC, to be enjoyed in a medium tulip-shaped glass. This wine is produced by a huge cooperative of some 350 members, but the quality of this good-value red is indisputable. Foods: mildly seasoned salamis and sausages; both cured and fresh; ham steak or baked ham; braised meats; roast chicken; legume dishes, eggplant with tomato; dishes with sun-dried tomatoes; mild firm cheeses (Caccio di Roma—yum!); medium dark chocolate, about 55%, with toffee or nuts.
Georgia Distributor:
Liquid Brands | 02/01/2009 |
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