Elvio Cogno Barbera D'Alba Bricco dei Merli 2021 070226CHILL white pepper and allspice

white pepper and allspice

Brendan Stater-West went to Paris to teach English

25% Cariñena blend spent up to 12 months in one-third-new oak

Their vines average 30 years-old and the oldest are more 60 years-old

The extensive bottle aging rounds out the edges of the sake’s flavor and creates overall smoothness

Elvio Cogno Barbera D'Alba Bricco dei Merli 2021 070226CHILL white pepper and allspiceBright ruby red in color with clear crimson highlights. Deep, fully perfumed, elegant and well balanced with reminiscent of roses, undergrowth, wild berries and oriental spices. A powerful bouquet, sweetened by overall softness. Fine structure accompanied by vibrant freshness. Flavors evoke Morello cherries and plum jam with a long finish of raisins.