The 1990 Barbera d'Alba Scarrone tastes more backward, with more leafy tobacco and herbal scents, than the 1990 Barbera d'Alba Pian Romualdo. It is medium-bodied, with fine concentration, but a degree of hardness, bordering on astringency lowered my rating. Various importers, including Franklin Selections, Linthicum, MD.

Ripe and focused, with a strong minty menthol character to the basic berry flavors, extending into a sharp finish. Drinkable now. 1,000 cases made.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add