2022 Barbera

Amador County

TASTING NOTES
The 2022 Amador Barbera has a ruby purple color of a moderate depth. The aroma centers on raspberry, cherry and currant, along with a perfumed note of violets and lavender.  The aromas are framed with notes of vanilla, nutmeg, and hazelnut.  This combination generates a gravitational pull that is hard to resist.  Barbera is known for its brightness due to a little extra acid in the grapes similar to a Pippin or Granny Smith apple.  This often makes for a zesty, tangy, sometimes zippy flavor.  However, our 2021 Barbera has a savory succulence and a rich viscosity not normally associated with Barbera.  The red fruit flavors are delivered by a wine with a creamy, smooth, and round texture that transitions seamlessly to an elegant finish with notes of mocha, caramel, and gently toasted oak. 

This is an easy drinking red wine that pairs well with Mediterranean cuisine. One of my favorite meals features Margie's braised lamb shanks accompanied by a bottle (or two) of "R" Barbera.