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Perhaps a little more irrepressibility than usual this week from Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV — because of his irrepressible delight in three Barbera d’Alba wines.
It was clear from the start there was a certain affection for these Italian productions, a type that Gary described as “big, massive, explosive, food-friendly.”
The three selections didn’t disappoint. If fact they drew rave “buy” recommendations, along with the following observations:
The 2006 Fontanafredda Barbera D’alba Briccotondo ($9) dished out a “nice dark cherry … chocholate-covered cherries” aroma. After a taste, Gary pronounced it “very much worth seeking out.”
The 2006 Massolino Barbera D’alba ($16) is a “killer wine.” Anyone who loves fruits like blackberries and blueberries “will love this wine.”
And last but not least, the 2005 Clerico Tre Vigne Barbera ($24), a new-worldy old-world type wine with oak and vanilla scents that’s “extremely well made.”
Verdict: Buy all three.
Tip: Print out the list, bring it to your local wine shop and ask for something similar if a specific bottle isn’t available.
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