2013 Giacomo Bologna Braida Bricco dell' Uccellone, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Italy (750ml) Barolo DOCG Production was down by a

Production was down by a third because of bad berry set

Primary aromas of red fruit and subtle floral notes

Try this wine with wild Pacific salmon or a wild mushroom and lentil ragout

Then come notes of chalk and a hint of reduction

and are accompanied by fine grained tannins on a lengthy finish

2013 Giacomo Bologna Braida Bricco dell' Uccellone, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Italy (750ml) Barolo DOCG Production was down by aTASTING NOTES: Ground pepper, tilled earth and black skinned berry aromas all come together on this generous, full bodied red. The fresh, delicious palate doles out ripe black cherry, black currant, licorice and clove alongside vibrant acidity and polished, fine grained tannins. Wine Enthusiast, 93 pts I like the mineral, dark berry and lime aromas and flavors here. Real Barbera. Medium body, fresh acidity and a clean finish. Drink now. James