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2010 San Silvestro Domina Barbera d'Alba Half Case
Barbera • Italy • Piedmont • Red Wine
Tastes like: Raspberry, strawberry
Pairs with: Fondue, stews, lasagna, pizza
Good for: Solid everyday red
Drink this: Now through 2014
Alcohol: 13.5%
6 x 2010 San Silvestro Domina Barbera d'Alba
Although the Barbera grape is now grown across the world, it definitely reaches its full potential in the Langhe hills of central Piedmont, around the market town of Alba. Piedmontese Barberas are loved for their combination of juicy, red-fruit flavors, vibrancy and smooth tannins, that together make them such good pairings with everyday – as well as upscale – Italian cuisine.
San Silvestro is the brainchild of the Sartirano family, which has four generations of experience producing wine in and around Piedmont's Barolo region. Over the years, the small family business, today run by cousins Paolo and Guido Sartirano, has expanded beyond the local market. I'm excited to bring this tiny U.S. allocation of San Silvestro Barberas to you.
Nicole Niebisch has worked in the wine industry for the past decade. She started in New York restaurants as a sommelier and, prior to joining Lot18, spent five years working for Folio Fine Wine Partners, an importer and producer of wines from several of the world's top regions. Nicole holds certificates from the Society of Wine Educators and the American Sommelier Association, and the Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Read more about Nicole here, or follow her on Twitter.
2010 San Silvestro Domina Barbera d'Alba
Tasting Note
A soft, attractive nose of raspberry, strawberry and other red fruits is the first indication of how juicy and enjoyable this red is. On the palate, the red berry notes are rounded out by some oak and toast characteristics, as well as an attractive earthiness. This example has vibrant acidity that will be perfect with everything from fondue or stews, to lasagna or pizza. It is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy this now through 2014.
Availability
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Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming
