E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barbera d'Alba Superiore, Piedmont, Italy 2020 Caves Maria Rigol Ordi violets and cloves

violets and cloves

This is one of the vintages from Cos that seems to pull out all the stops

The limestone containing fossilized starfish makes the wines that grow in it fresh

very fresh with toasted almond flavors

oolong tea and toasted cumin lingering on the long finish

E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barbera d'Alba Superiore, Piedmont, Italy 2020 Caves Maria Rigol Ordi violets and clovesThe color is intense ruby red, tending to purplish and purplish. On the nose there are vinous hints of red and black fruits such as cherry, plum and blackberry. The palate is full and robust with a pleasant flavor of the typical red and black fruits, and a pleasant sensation of freshness.