Cellar Selection
Barbera
Vintage
| 2008
Varietal Information
| 100% Barbera
Specifications
| Alcohol: 14.5% | pH: 3.47 | Total Acidity: 6.54g/l
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright purple with deep red hues
Aromatics: Lifted red summer berries and spice
Palate: A juicy and rich palate with intense berry and cherry fruit, spices and liquorice, silky tannins and well balanced acidity
Cellaring: Will reward cellaring for 5 years or more
Vineyard Notes
The natural acidity and intense colour of this grape variety is intensified by the vineyard location. Our Barbera is planted at the very top of Chalk Hill in shallow ironstone sand. This location allows for the production of small berries with great depth of flavour and velvety tannins
Winemakers Notes
Barbera is an amazing variety that offers great natural fruit balance combined with soft textured tannins. Due to these traits this wine is aged gently in large old oak vats. The leisurely maturation softens and enhances the flavours of this wine
Food Pairing
During the winter months a slow cooked osso buco would nicely sit alongside our rich Barbera while in the summer months we suggest a country terrine de lapin (rabbit terrine) with fresh herbs and cornichons
Awards
Won a silver medal at the 2010 Decanter World Wine Awards
Review
"This is a juicy and pleasantly drinkable Barbera. The bouquet has deep-set black plum, blueberry and mixed spice aromas. The palate follows true to form, dense and flavoursome, with attractively integrated, finely structured tannins. Dark chocolate oak flavours are well-gauged and supportive of the fruit. The alcohol tucks in neatly and the acidity lingers in the long finish, keeping the wine balanced and poised"
Tyson Stelzer 91 Points
