Coriole Barbera 2013 (McLaren Vale, SA)
14%, Screwcap, $25
From one of the first wineries in Australia to really push Italian varieties comes a Barbera that captures much of the grapey Barbera delight. Barberalicious.
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Red lollies, redcurrants, plenty of acid and some light powdery tannins. It’s just a little warm and carries the syrupy texture seen in a few Vale 13s, but the juiciness is utterly authentic and quite delicious. A fraction more savouriness would be welcome, but love the grapy delight delight.
Source: Sample
Tasted: October 2015
Drink: 2014-2018
Score: 17.5/20, 91/100
Would I buy it? Not quite. But I don’t think I’m a massive Barbera fan anyway. More Nebbiolo instead.
Buy online: Cracka Wines, Coriole website
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