2001 Garetto Barbera d'Asti "Tra Neuit e Di"

[quijote]

This wine's strong aromas of blackberry and plums are followed up with lively flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, and raisin, balanced with a touch of earth. The finish provided a lovely, slightly bitter taste of baked black fruits. Paired nicely with good ole spaghetti and veal/pork meatballs. 13% Alc., $10. (Otto's Wine Cask, Brown Deer Road)

[Innkeeper]

Sounds like a nice spaghetti wine. You didn't mention acidity level, but if all went well, it must have been there.

[Thomas]

If it's Barbera d'Asti I'll bet the acidity level is there.

[quijote]

Yes, it wasn't wildly acidic, but just enough to work with the tomato sauce. I'm finding more and more that I really enjoy Italian wines.

[Botafogo]

Someone tried to sell us that wine for $136 a case WHOLESALE yesterday and we told them that at $9-10 RETAIL it would be a deal.... Seems they got reamed and were trying to recoup with us.

[Thomas]

Nah, Roberto: they saw your gullible smile...