Bava / Casa Brina

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"The BAVA winery in Piedmont is one of the most innovative in Italy."

Barbera d'Asti DOC - Libera 2002

Noted as one of the finest and most innovative producers of Barbera since 1911, Bava produces a range of unique and exquisite wines from the family vineyards. Libera is the youngest and most feminine of the Bava Barberas produced from the young vines of Casina PianoAlto di Crena. 

 

It has a rich dowry of perfumes and character without barrique ageing.  Libera has an intense, deep red colour with ruby and violet nuances; a nose that is rich, almost balsamic, with hints of wild plums, cherry jam, pepper and vanilla.  On the palate, the wine is full and round, elegant and velvety.  A most pleasurable organoleptic experience.

SKU 636480

Barbera d'Asti DOC - Stradivario 1999

This is of one of those "flagship wines" that has repositioned Barbera as one of the great wines of the world.

 

Produced from the best grapes from vines planted in 1952 on the most ideal slopes in the Basso Monferatto region of Piedmont. This wine, after a traditional fermentation, was initially aged for one year in new French oak followed by another year in the bottle prior to release.

 

An unfiltered heavyweight Barbera, it is intense deep ruby red in colour with a nose of rich fragrances and delightful tones of vanilla and spices. It has a palate that is long, full, velvety and very elegant. Served at 18°C, it is best when decanted carefully.

 

When young, pair with red meats and mushrooms; when older, strong meats and game and well-matured cheeses. Although very enjoyable now, it can still age nicely for a few more years (2012).

SKU 415182

Barolo di Castiglione Falleto DOCG 1996

A magnum of pure power and delight from a most stunning long-lived vintage.

 

 

SKU 575746