Barbera producerad av druvor skördade från stockar planterade innan vinlusen, dvs kring 1880. En barbera som visar på potentialen i denna druva. Parker: The Barbera d’Alba Pre-phylloxera is one of the most fascinating wines I tasted this year. A deep, richly colored wine, the Barbera d’Alba Pre-phylloxera boasts huge fruit, expressive aromatics and tons of structure. Menthol, pine, spices, leather, exotic spices and plums stain the palate as this rich Barbera shows off its considerable pedigree. Sadly, there is just one cask to go around. This is shaping up to be a magical wine from Elvio Cogno.
