Wow, this wine is all about concentration and power. This is due to several factors including, first, the hot vintage, and second, the advanced age of these precious vines. Just think, they were planted in 1918, during the closing offensives of World War I. The Vietti 2020 Barbera d'Alba Scarrone Vigna Vecchia is inky black in appearance and is certainly not shy regarding its thickness and density. The wine wraps heavily over the palate with baked fruit and blackberry preserves. This is an extreme expression of Barbera, but when you consider the nuance here, the wine reveals very careful balance as well.

A pretty red, with blackberry and black currant flavors shaded by floral and black pepper elements. Elegant yet intense, this unravels slowly on the taut, fruity aftertaste. Lots of energy here. Drink now through 2030. 353 cases made, 70 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add