Bartolo Mascarello, Barbera d'Alba Size:6x750ml 2013 and 2014

2013 and 2014

This is one of the finest vintages of Cheval des Andes

seamlessly integrating oak

More interesting are the attractively detailed and notably more mineral-driven flavors that aren’t as rich though they are finer and particularly so on the youthfully austere and lingering finish

The 2017 Proprietary Red Wine is a wine I tasted from barrel that I then missed from bottle

Bartolo Mascarello, Barbera d'Alba Size:6x750ml 2013 and 2014The 2022 Barbera d'Alba pours a deeper shade of magenta and is pretty, ripe, and inviting, with layered aromas of pressed violets, blackberries, fresh earth, and mocha. The palate is medium to full bodied, with a ripe yet fresh feel, and retains snappy brightness and crunchy fruit, even in this warm and dry vintage. While the warmth and concentration of the vintage are present, this is a very well managed and successful Barbera with a lot to enjoy