Palladino

Barbera d'Alba 'Bricco delle Olive' 2006

90

Whimsical Italian funk enlivens this earthy wine—for those who don't mind a touch of barnyard in their barbera. Its sweet fruit bristles with acidity, ready to decant for boar ragù. Enotec Imports, Denver, CO

Palladino

Barbera d'Alba 'Bricco delle Olive' 2006

89

Bricco delle Olive is an elegant and austere Barbera d'Alba with a dark color and rich concentration backed by bright acidity and polished tannins. This lively wine (from the 2006 vintage) still shows very good integrity of fruit

Palladino

Barbera d'Alba 'Bricco delle Olive' 2005

92

Extended aging in French oak barriques adds richness and flash to this wine's ripe strawberry flavor. The oak recedes with air, allowing the fruit to meld with earthy forest floor scents and a distinctive herbal character. It stays bright and balanced through the finish-an attractive choice for a well-marbled steak. Enotec Imports, Denver, CO