Jeff Runquist R Barbera

2021 Vintage- The Amador Barbera has a ruby purple color of 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 balanced succulence on a soft luscious texture. The red fruit flavors are delivered by a wine with a smooth round feel that transitions seamlessly to an elegant finish with notes of caramel, and gently toasted oak. This is an easy drinking red wine that pairs well with Mediterranean cuisine. Barbera was my father’s pizza wine. I can’t recall sharing a pie with Dad without a bottle of Barbera close by.