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Barbariccia

2012 Columbia Valley 85% Sangiovese, 15% Petit Verdot

Aniche Cellars Barbariccia, a captivating red wine from the renowned Columbia Valley, showcases a compelling blend of eighty-five percent Sangiovese and fifteen percent Petit Verdot. This vintage, crafted in 2012, reveals a medium-bodied profile with vibrant acidity and a delightful fruit intensity that presents itself through lush cherry and plum notes. The wine's firm tannins provide a structured mouthfeel, complementing the elegant flavors while maintaining a well-balanced dryness. With its charming complexity and food-friendly character, Barbariccia is an enticing choice for a variety of culinary pairings or simply enjoyed on its own.

Tasting notes:


Cherry

Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:


Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Eggplant Parmesan, BBQ Pork Ribs

Region:


Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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