Dark and brooding, with blackberry, raspberry and black currant fruit defined by lively acidity. Resonant and balanced, persisting on the long, earth-tinged finish. Drink now through 2027. 830 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Bricco dei Merli (with 10,000 bottles produced) shows a beautifully fruity, almost juicy personality that paints an authentic portrait of this grape. The Congo winemaking team has worked out its approach to elegant wines. This Barbera does not show any of the excesses, like sourness or too much acidity, that can sometimes characterize Barbera when made in less capable hands.

A supple, even creamy texture embraces the blackberry, plum and leather flavors in this concentrated red. Firms up, with well-meshed tannins flexing on the finish. Drink now through 2027. 830 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

In a production of 10,000 bottles, the 2020 Barbera d'Alba Bricco dei Merli is broad, rich and generous. There is plenty of meat on these bones, and the wine is capped off by sweet notes of blackcurrant or blackberry confit. You might also recognize some baked cherry that characterizes the vintage. The grape's acidity is softened in this hot vintage.

A compact red, marked by black cherry, violet candy and almond flavors. Not very expressive today yet concentrated and persists on the finish. Drink now. 850 cases made, 250 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add