Damilano Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy

達(dá)米蘭諾巴貝拉干紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：7022

A bright Barbera, with some pretty raspberry and citrus character on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, with fresh acidity. Clean and crisp. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 6,660 cases imported.??–null??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

Damilano’s 2007 Barbera d’Alba is a soft, caressing wine with notable delineation in its aromas and flavors. It offers excellent balance and polish at this level. Damilano’s Barbera is made from fruit grown in Diano d’Alba and Monforte. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. The biggest news at Damilano is the family’s recent acquisition of eight hectares of vineyards in the prestigious Cannubi vineyard through a long-term lease. In the past I have not been too terribly impressed with overall quality here, but hopefully the Cannubi transaction will be an inflection point for the estate. Access to a historic site isn’t just a business opportunity, it is also an enormous privilege and responsibility. Today I have my doubts as to whether Damilano will be able to make the most of their holdings in Cannubi but nothing would make me happier than to be proven wrong. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

The Damilano is a modern take on Barbera; a big, very ripe, chunky wine that is easy to like. The fruit is thick with dark jammy flavors, and although there are hints of something more exotic lurking, at the moment all you have is a hint of spice. Easy to drink now, but worth cellaring for a couple of years, as it will prove to be more interesting with some bottle age.——M.G.(12/31/2007)—— 88