2017 Braida Bricco dell' Uccellone Barbera d'Asti Italy Howell Mountain

2017 Braida Bricco dell' Uccellone Barbera d'Asti Italy Howell MountainVery deep ruby red color with garnet highlights. Rich and complex bouquet with outstanding concentration and density; scents of red berries and forest fruits are particularly evident, with a background of minty spices, vanilla and licorice. Generous flavor with excellent body and remarkable structure, a perfect combination of the characteristics of the grape and the contribution of wood, resulting in refined smoothness and class, with a very long

Critic tasting note: "The Benegas vineyard in Cruz de Piedra

Tomato and basil bruschetta

recommending patience to allow the wine to open up

Blend: 77% Merlot

black peppercorn

The first sip delivers all the freshness and strength so typical of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label with a symphony of fruit following (pear

and cocoa with elements of thyme

if tempted

caramel apple

Wine Spectator: 91 points

accompanied by delicate spicy notes of white pepper and balsamic notes of mint and eucalyptus

while the signature “Rutherford Dust” tannins are silky