Barbera d'Alba "Scudetto", G. Mascarello

Barbera d'Alba "Scudetto", G. Mascarello - 2019

Item # 47522 750mL
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From the famed traditional producer who uses Slavonian botti for aging the wines, this single vineyard Barbera is a special bottling indeed. Deeply colored, full-bodied, and with great concentration, this is a structured and savory dry red. Scudetto means shield, and reflects the vineyard's shape. Pair with Bollito Misto.


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