Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti "Le Orme" 2018

Aubergine hue with aromas of *tennis shoe, savory fruit

Palate--Juicy presentation with vibrant red fruit, squeaky tannins, needs sometime to open up.

*Sometimes adjectives used in wine reviews are troubling. Tennis shoe does not sound like a positive attribute but then neither is "tar" "lead pencil" and numerous other off the wall descriptors which are not at all negatives. That is the case here. :)

A pleasant Barbera and a solid value at the $10 price point. Raise a glass (with or without tennis shoes!)

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