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Prunotto S.R.L.
Italy Piedmont
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2005 Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza DOC Costamiòle, Piedmont, Italy

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Translate to English Etwas holzwürziger Duft nach eingemachten Sauerkirschen mit schwarzbeerigen Anklängen, ein wenig Bitterschokolade, getrockneten Kräutern und Tabak. Klare, herbe, saftige Frucht im Mund, leicht bitterliche Holzwürze mit röstigen Tönen, präsente Säure und straffes Tannin, nachhaltig am Gaumen, im Hintergrund Mineralik, viel Biss und Griff, unterholzige, erdige und ganz leicht animalische Töne, viel Kraft, fester Bau, im Hintergrund Trockenkräuter, ledrige Anklänge, sehr guter, herb-saftiger Abgang mit straffer Säure, leicht antrocknenden Tanninen sowie getrocknet-pflanzlichen und erdigen Noten. Entwickelt sich gut und wirkt immernoch relativ jung.

Best to drink: Bis 2016+. What our ratings mean

Last reviewed: 20 May, 2013
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Type: Rotwein(Red wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 14%
Bottle closure: Natural cork
Maturing: new Barrique
Variety: Barbera
Registration number: Pr-L13/08A
wein.plus rating: very good (86 WP)
Last reviewed: 30 June, 2009
Best to drink: Bis 2012+.
Editor note: Mature nose with some medicinal herbs, dried dark berries, licorice and mallow. Quite herbaceous again on the palate, delicate tart notes, straightforward fruit, dark berries, hint of dark chocolate and some pimento, persistent with light mineral notes, fairly prominent, firm, slightly dusty tannins, has backbone and substance, clearly shows its origins, very good finish.

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The red grape variety originates from Italy. The name is possibly derived from "Berberis", an alcoholic drink made from barberry berries with a similar acidic taste. Synonyms are...

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The region of Piedmont (Italian: Piemonte) with its capital Turin is located in the extreme northwest of Italy. With over 25,000 km² of land area, it is the second largest after...

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The Republic of Italy in southern Europe with its capital Rome covers 301,338 km². Most of the national territory is located on the Apennine Peninsula, which is surrounded by...

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