Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2006

Ruby purple color with ripe red cherry aromas with hints of mineraland vanilla. A dry, medium bodied red wine with refreshing acidity(making it perfect to pair with food) and soft tannins, the Barberad'Asti Tre Vigne is well balanced with good integration of oak, goodcomplexity and a finish of more red cherries. Food pairings: Antipasti, rich salads, grilled seasoned vegetables, hearty soups,pastas or with breaded veal, pork, chicken with light sauces. Vietti's 2006 Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne is made in the soft, round style that is typical of the wines of Alba. The wine offers read more...up layers of super-ripe dark fruit, leather spices, smoke and earthiness with awesome textural depth and richness. This pure, generous Barbera should continue to drink beautifully for several years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012. -Wine Advocate    (hide)

Wine Tasting NotesThe grapes are selected from young vineyards, approximately 10 years old, in Agliano d'Asti that are planted 4,000 plants per hectare.

January 2009

The wine is DOC from Italy and made from Barbera grapes, which is second most produce on Piedmont region.

Rich flavor of ripe berries and silky taste and after is very smooth acid. This is not very structured wine and you can feel the deep note of berries and flowers flavor.

February 2009

Wall Street Journal - Very Good/Delicious - Best Value in the Dow Jones Barbera Index! Ruby purple color with ripe red cherry aromas with hints of mineraland vanilla. A dry, medium bodied red wine with refreshing acidity(making it perfect to pair with food) and soft tannins, the Barberad'Asti Tre Vigne is well balanced with good integration of oak, goodcomplexity and a finish of more red cherries. Food pairings: Antipasti, rich salads, grilled seasoned vegetables, hearty soups,pastas or with breaded veal, pork, chicken with light sauces.

The Dow Jones Barbera Index Very Good/Delicious: Best value. Honest wine, straightforward and unmanipulated, so the fruit and minerals are front and center. The Wall Street Journal May 9, 2008 Ruby purple color with ripe red cherry aromas with hints of mineraland vanilla. A dry, medium bodied red wine with refreshing acidity(making it perfect to pair with food) and soft tannins, the Barberad'Asti Tre Vigne is well balanced with good integration of oak, goodcomplexity and a finish of more red cherries. Food pairings: Antipasti, rich salads, grilled seasoned vegetables, hearty soups,pastas read more...or with breaded veal, pork, chicken with light sauces.    (hide)

Ruby purple color with ripe red cherry aromas with hints of mineraland vanilla. A dry, medium bodied red wine with refreshing acidity(making it perfect to pair with food) and soft tannins, the Barberad'Asti Tre Vigne is well balanced with good integration of oak, goodcomplexity and a finish of more red cherries. Food pairings: Antipasti, rich salads, grilled seasoned vegetables, hearty soups,pastas or with breaded veal, pork, chicken with light sauces.