The 2006 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Vigna Franca is a magnificent wine for the money. Dark cherries, freshly cut flowers and minerals are just some of the nuances that emerge from this vibrant, exquisite Montepulciano. Today the tannins remain a bit firm but the wine should develop beautifully in bottle over the coming years. This is a fabulous bottle for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022.
These new releases from Barba point to important strides in quality. The Vigna Franca in particular is much improved over prior versions.
Importer: The Charmer Sunbelt Group, NY, NY; tel. (212) 699-7021