The 2008 Barbera d’Alba Valbianchera flows with expressive dark fruit, flowers and spices, all framed by an insistent vein of minerality that gives the wine its focus and balance. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.
Once again, Almondo has turned out a fabulous set of wines. Readers who want to explore Roero should start here.
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