Fontanafredda ‘Briccotondo’ Barbera 2009
DOC Piemonte $15.95 (72348) 13.5% alcohol
This perennial favourite is a Vintages Essentials red always available in select LCBO stores. Expressive aromas of dark wild berry, spice and meaty notes introduce a formidable wash of juicy tangy flavour with pie cherry and ripe sweet mulberry galore. It’s medium-full bodied with good mouth feel and a balanced lip-smacking aftertaste. Versatile at the table, pour with pasta in tomato sauce, pizza or hard aged cheese. (Vic Harradine)