Barbera d'Alba, Riserva, Pozzo dell' Annunziata, 2010
The sensual, refined nature of this Barbera make it compelling and moreish to drink now, however this is a Barbera that ages beautifully as the estate's very youthful 96s and 97s will attest to. Linear, salt-flecked, smooth redcurrant and berry fruits. Focused, intense and no heaviness. One of the most special Barbera bottlings there is. A blend of wine from the Pozzo and Annunziata vineyards both in the La Morra commune. The vines aren’t particularly old, averaging 20 years; however, the extraordinarily high planting density makes for microscopic yields, only half a kilo per vine. Aged in 30% new oak for a year and a half.
critic reviews
The 2010 Barbera d'Alba Pozzo is stunningly beautiful. Violets, lavender, dark cherries, plums, tobacco and menthol all flesh out in an aboslutely impeccable, gracious Barbera loaded with class and elegance. Striking in its perfume and totally sexy, the 2010 impresses for its pedigree, class and nuance. In 2010, the Barbera was aged half in barrel and half in barrique, which gives it a much more classic feel than other recent vintages. The 2010 boasts great depth, intense color and fabulous overall balance. What a marvelous wine this is! The Pozzo is only available in magnum.