2001 Barbera d'Alba Superiore
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The 2001 Barbera d’Alba Superiore (which used to be known as Bricco delle Viole, and the 1990 was a beauty), does not have quite the fullness of the 2000, a year in which the surmaturite of the grapes was more evident. Its plum and chocolate nose, its length, definition and delineation, and its fresh mineral notes, however, are those of a characterful, well made wine. Anticipated maturity:2004-2008. Various American importers including The Country Vintner, Oilville, VA; tel. (800) 365-9463
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Daniel Thomases, Wine Advocate
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The 2001 Barbera d’Alba Superiore (which used to be known as Bricco delle Viole, and the 1990 was a beauty), does not have quite the fullness of the 2000, a year in which the surmaturite of the grapes was more evident. Its plum and chocolate nose, its length, definition and delineation, and its fresh mineral notes, however, are those of a characterful, well made wine. Anticipated maturity:2004-2008. ||Various American importers including The Country Vintner, Oilville, VA; tel. (800) 365-9463 Wine Advocate.October, 2003