Ca’Viola, Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont, Italy) 2009

Apr 12, 2013

By Michael Franz

More affordable than this producer’s “Bric du Luv” bottling and very nearly as good, this shows wonderful balance between ripe fruit, fresh acidity, very subtle wood, and interesting earthy accents. 2009 was a hot year in Piedmont, and the label indicates 14.5% alcohol, but this is perfectly ripened and very skillfully made, and it will prove terrifically versatile at the table.

Country / Region

Piedmont, Italy

Appellation

Barbera d’Alba

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2009

Score

92

Price

US $ 27.00

Producer

Ca’Viola