Bersano ‘Costalunga’ Barbera d’Asti 2011
DOCG Barbera d’Asti, Italy $11.95 13.5% alcohol
Chocolate, spice and tobacco mingle with dark berry fruit aromas on the nose. It bathes the palate with a creamy-smooth, crowd-pleasing wash of tangy, red cherry and currants garnished by incense and roasted herbs. It’s medium weight and delightful, the well-rounded finish and aftertaste is lengthy and fruit forward. Give this a go with burgers, pizza, wings or tacos. (Vic Harradine)