The Critic: 6x Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina 2021
The Critic: 6x Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Barbera (Monferrato, Italy), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity very high; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, steak, charcuterie, pizza. Cheapest offer £119.40 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Barbera Giacosa 2024 Bruno Giacosa · Piedmont | £45.00 |
"Tom Harrow aka the WineChap cuts a distinctive dash with his red velvet suits and manly jawline. His firm Honest Grapes stocks some superb producers and he’s put together a selection of brilliant value Italians to stimulate the tastebuds. In the Case Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina, 2021, 6x 75cl ...next up we have a Barbera, the second grape of Piedmont which makes more accessible wines than the fabled Nebbiolo of Barolo. This 2021 Barbera Del Monferrato from Villa Sparina is oak-aged which adds spice and tobacco notes to the blackberry juiciness of the grape. It’s almost like an Italian Rioja; ideal for Sunday roasts like lamb or beef. Tom has managed to bring it in at £19.90 a bottle (£119.40 a case)." The Critic Wine Club