Barbera d'Alba Punta

This Barbera is serious wine – much more than you may usually consider the variety in your mind. Planted at the “point” or top of the hill, the 60-year-old vines from which this is crafted have roots that are visible in the new aging cellar’s open-pillared wall. By law it could be designated a “Superiore” Barbera d’Alba, but Azelia opts not to list it as such on the label to keep the focus on the vineyard. After 18 months in used oak, some oak character shows initially on the nose, giving way to deep cherry liqueur and soft fall spice notes. It is deeply extracted for concentration of flavor, with spice accents up in the finish. Pushing boundaries for the variety. 94 Rich Cook

Very hot and deep in the primary profile showing notes of black prunes, blackberries, wild myrtle and cinnamon powder. A lot of black cherries describe the secondary scene with ripe darks fruits, really intriguing. Medium to full bodied, very elegant fine grain tannins and a really biting, vibrant finale. Better from 2023.