Producer: Elio Grasso  
Region: Alba, Piedmont, Italy 
Varietal: Barbera  
Year: 2016 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points

"The Barbera grape can often act like Nebbiolo showing its best results in the later vintages that end on a cool note. Those conditions are what define the beautiful 2016 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Martina. The wine sees 20 days of maceration with submerged cap, and the bouquet is flowing, polished and impactful as a result. Blackberry, summer cherry and plum rise from the glass. Some 18 months of oak aging adds delicate touches of spice, leather and cedar." 

Wine Spectator, 90 Points 

"A layer of sweet vanilla and chocolate coats the blueberry, cassis and violet flavors. Dense, remaining pure and long on the finish. Drink now through 2019. 1,500 cases made." 

Alcohol: 15% 

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