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Scarpa Barbera d’Asti “La Bogliona” 2017
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$49.99
| Scarpa Vineyard, located in Italy’s Monferrato region, is renowned for traditional, terroir-driven wines. Emphasizing sustainable viticulture, the estate cultivates indigenous varietals like Barbera and Nebbiolo. With meticulous cellar practices and low intervention, Scarpa produces elegant, age-worthy wines that reflect Piedmont’s heritage and the vineyard’s unique soils and microclimate Key Wine Details: • Varietals: 100% Barbera • Region: Italy, Piedmont • Appellation: Barbera d’Asti DOCG • Aging: 32-36 months in French Allier oak barrels (35-45hL), followed by 6 months in stainless steel before bottling • Alcohol: 14% abv • Eco-Practices: Organic farming • Single Vineyard • 92 Points James Suckling The Scarpa Barbera d’Asti “La Bogliona” 2017 offers a beautifully expressive tasting profile in a compact powerhouse of Piedmontese elegance. On the nose, it reveals a deep purple-red intensity brimming with rich ripe plum and red berry compote—think blackberries and red currants—layered with spiced nuances like clove, cinnamon, licorice, and hints of sandalwood or cedarwood, punctuated by delicate violet florals. On the palate, you’ll discover a full-bodied and polished texture: velvety yet structured, anchored by bright, lively acidity. Flavors echo the nose—macerated cherries, plum preserves, dried violets—melding with darker notes of tar, earthy bark, and that signature licorice bite. A gently bitter, lingering finish leaves a refined, slightly spicy aftertaste. In summary: La Bogliona 2017 balances lush fruit, warming spices, floral accents, firm yet integrated tannins, and crisp acidity—a superb example of Barbera’s potential for complexity and finesse. |
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