Castello del Poggio – Barbera D’Asti 2016

Piemonte, Italy

14% ABV

COLOR
Ruby-red with pale purplish highlights

BOUQUET
Full and intense, with scents of dark fruits, rose petals, subtle earth and exotic spices

PALATE
Medium-bodied; reveals juicy red fruit and powdered mocha, leading to substantial, but polished, tannins; reveals lingering mineral notes on a long finish

FOOD PAIRINGS
A perfect match with pappardelle with lamb sauce, fresh lasagna, braised chicken, lentils with chicken sausage, and aged cheese