The 2006 Barbera d’Alba Superiore hovers on the palate in a soft, sensual style. While most important Barberas today reveal considerable concentration, this is a wine that relies first and foremost on a level of finesse that is all its own. Silky tannins frame a finish of extraordinary elegance. Vajra’s Barbera d’Alba Superiore is made from the Bricco delle Viole vineyard. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2021.
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