2005 Barbera d'Asti Bricco della Bigotta, Braida, Rochetta Tanaro, Piedmont
Ruby in the glass with an opulent nose of ripe dark cherries, liquorice, violets and the vanilla from oak maturation. This is plummy in style with ripe rounded fruit and spice on the palate. Has very good structure and acidity, and the tannins are finely grained. Will keep well.