Barbera, Guerila
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Organic

Barbera, Guerila - 2017

Item # 43816 750mL

This comes from the Vipavska valley in Primorska on the western side of Slovenia that flanks Italy. Barbera that's rich on the palate with pulpy dark berried fruits on the palate. Aged in old, large oak barrels. Delicious and pure on the palate.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2017
Country
Slovenia
Producer
Guerila
Grape Variety
Barbera
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Production Methods

Organic

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Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Staff Pick Notes

Gue Rila

Just a few kilometers from the Italian Alps in Vipavska Slovenia, Zmago Petric is employing biodynamic and organic practices to produce a noteworthy Barbera that's rich in the dark forest fruits of the region. Luscious pulp marries beautifully with the minerality of the region's marlstone for a noteworthy wine. Hand harvested, spontaneous fermentation, no filtration or fining is in line with Zmago's philosophy of stewardship of the land as a parent. Enjoy with a bowl Tagarin with Speck as you watch the new wave of Slovenian cyclists conquer the Italians and French in the Alps this summer, and you will understand why this relatively little known region is climbing so strong!

- PC

Glossary

Barbera

Barbera is grown all over Italy, but the best examples of this red grape come from Piedmont, where it is made into all manner of wines - from easy-drinking quaffers to serious, cellar-worthy bottlings. Wherever they fall on the spectrum of stodginess, however, they are generally ruby-colored, full-bodied, and highly acidic, with remarkably low levels of tannins. The areas that are most strongly associated with Barbera (for good reason) are the Alba and Asti DOCs, which consistently produce...

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