Rive Barbera Il Cascinone Magnum - Vibrant aromas of black cherries and prunes with chocolate and toasty oak undertones and a touch of mint. What a wine! The palate shows redcurrants, black cherries and a touch of spice all balanced by acidity and fine oak tannins.
The Barbera fruit is cultivated in the Rive (Piemontese for 'very steep') and the Baldizzone vineyards. It is aged for 18 months in oak and then left to develop in bottle for 6 months before being released.
Great with mature hard cheeses, pepperoni pizza, gnocchi with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes, smoked gammon with onion mash.
Press Quotes
" Bright and youthful with good depth. Characterful, lifted red and black cherry fruit nose. Lots of fruit and balanced palate. Classic, well-made. Long. From 2008." 5 stars, Barbera d'Asti tasting, Decanter August 2008
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