Agostino Pavia, Barbera d'Asti Blina 2023 Palomino 95/100 James Suckling

95/100 James Suckling

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honeysuckle and bitter almond notes threaded finely with a twinge of quinine

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Agostino Pavia, Barbera d'Asti Blina 2023 Palomino 95/100 James SucklingExpressively scented Piedmont red with juicy black cherry, sweet blueberry, and dark chocolate notes. Inky and concentrated, with a sleek texture, seductive style and superb length. There's good, muscular concentration and balance with the typical acidity of Barbera keeping this a refreshing, appetizing wine throughout a meal. Barbera d'Asti is always made from Barbera, which is Italys third most planted red grape variety after Sangiovese and