2016 GIORNATA PASO ROBLES BARBERA

2016 GIORNATA PASO ROBLES BARBERA, CALIFORNIA. 100% Barbera.

This 100% Barbera comes from the Panache Vineyard on the outskirts of the Creston District of Paso Robles. Owned and farmed by Tom and Judy Blankenship, this vineyard is characterized by Nacimiento-Los Osos soil complex made of clay loam over weathered bedrock and situated at 1150 feet above sea level with some of the most dramatic day-to-night temperature changes in the region. The skins can become thick due to the large temperature swings, ripening fruit by day and preserving freshness and acidity during the chilly nights. Fermented and aged in neutral French and Slovenian oak, this is a flavor-packed Barbera with earthy red fruit, savory herbs and lots of complexity, perfect for pizza night.

Winemaker’s Notes: "Filled with zest and juiciness, Barbera satisfies much of northern Italy's thirst for a delicious daily drinker. The wine was naturally fermented and matured in a 1000 liter Garbellotto cask and some old barrels. We bottled early to preserve the zest and zing that we love in Italian Barbera. It's perfect for lighter fare, summer BBQ, and works well slightly chilled. Effusive aromas iron, raspberry and mushroom. The palate tastes of the earth with wild strawberry, anise, thai basil with a touch of fresh leather."

Wine Enthusiast: "This is the perfect wine for a casual night of pizza and pasta: complex enough to keep you interested, but fun enough to quaff without worrying too much. Aromas of wild raspberries, graphite and woody spice lead into tangy cranberry touches on the sip. The strong acidity adds to the wine's food-friendly spiciness." (06/2017)

90 points Decanter: Tense, balsam accents and deep cherry fruit, with that pure fruitiness that’s all too rare in Barbera." (2014 vintage)

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