Cantine Barbera Microcosmo Red 2011

Rating88

Price28.00

Vintage2011

AppellationDOC Sicilia

WineryCantine Barbera

Alcohol12.00%

Bottle Size750 ml

CategoryRed Wine

ImporterMatchvino Marketing

Aging ProgramAged 12 months in French tonneaux and 6 months in bottles

Oak OriginFrench

BlendPerricone and Nerello Mascalese

Total Acidity6.00 g/L

pH3.50

Sugar3 g/L

The Cantine Barbera Microcosmo Red 2011 is an approachable and thoroughly enjoyable red wine from Sicily. If you are in the mood to sit back, relax, and enjoy a flavorful glass of wine, then this is the bottle for you. A bright ruby red in the glass, the color of the wine is a hint at its bright flavors. Juicy red fruit aromas combine with sweet bay leaf and spice for an intriguing nose. On tasting, the wine shows a round palate with velvety tannins. Traces of minerals add to the fresh structure of this pleasing red wine.

Taste SummaryCherry, Grassy, Raspberry

Wine QualitiesFresh, Spicy