Fratelli Barale Barbera d’Alba “Castle” 2020
- 95
- $55
- Drink by: 2021 - 2028
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A wine that is all about the berries, blue berries that is. Even down to the hue in the glass – a blue tinge – that sets the tone for what follows. It smells of berry crush and a lemony citrus zest, with a tangy edge on the palate that fits perfectly into this very contemporary styling. Yet it’s not that simple, as there is what might easily be called minerality but is more quite typically regional, a white rock dust feel in the mouth. Real texture. Energetic fruit vibrancy. Genuine bang for your buck.
Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au
