Ettore Germano – Della Madre 2015 – Barbera d’Alba Superiore 

The nose is fruity and offers a slight concentration / richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of crushed berries associated with touches of crushed wild strawberry, fresh/crunchy blueberry as well as hints of scrubland, Sichuan pepper and an imperceptible hint of nutmeg. The mouth is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, an acidulous/fresh frame, suavity, a beautiful definition, a small minerality as well as finesse. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry and ripe / juicy raspberry associated with small touches of small fleshy / ripe red berries, of racy minerality as well as slight hints of flowers, spices, mocha and discreet hints of caramelization. Tannins are fine and elegant. There are an imperceptible hint of chocolate and ripe almond on the aftertaste.