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