Barbera Tasting

[Scoop]

Just back from being eaten alive in the Adirondacks!

An interesting tasting. I'll be on the lookout for the Bovio '97. As Winecollector mentioned, 1997 was a fabulous vintage in Piemonte (and especially for Barbera), so it's not too surprising that the 1997 was your top pick. Another interesting test for the wines would be with food: Barberas are built for food (great acidity), and your choices might change if you served the wine with a meal.

On the 98 Vietti, I don't recall butterscotch or caramel per se, but I do remember some tar, roast and herbs, which might have translated into caramel for you --it's not a big stretch.

I guess I'll just have to taste it again!

I have another 1997 Barbera to mention, but I'll have to check my "cave" for the producer -- memory block for the moment.

Cheers,

Scoop

[This message has been edited by Scoop (edited 06-20-2000).]