The Marchesi di Barolo 2017 Barbera d'Alba Peiragal opens to a dark and inky, rich appearance followed by plummy fruit, dried blackberry and blackcurrant. The wine is frank, easy-drinking and thick in fruity fiber and richness. This wine definitely flaunts the heat and excessive nature of the vintage that works so well with the Barbera grape. Some 30,000 bottles were made.

A sheen of vanilla and toasty oak signals this polished red, underscored by violet, plum and blackberry flavors. More judicious use of new oak would enhance the balance. For fans of the style. Drink now through 2024. 50 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add