The 2022 Barbera, IL Ciccio.  Hails from the Chalk Hill AVA. Il Ciccio, or little fat one, is a name we came up with because the Barbera grape, although small,  is plump and fun to work with; it never disappoints. The 2022 Barbera is my style, which is to say full-bodied, round and deep.  Il Cicio shows aromas of blueberries, cherries, plum, wild strawberries and crushed violets. This Barbera is fruity and floral yet remains a complex wine, with gobs of black berry flavors and black stone fruit, strawberry and with notes of balsamic, spices. The 2022 is full-bodied, soft, fruit forward delicious from start to finish.

2022 Barbera, Il Ciccio

With a dark red hue interlaced with hints of dark purple and indigo, the wine opens up with alluring aromas of ripe berries, freshly baked blueberry tart, black licorice, dark chocolate, earth tones, cinnamon and incense. On the palate, the flavors expand with generous notes of ripe blackberry, huckleberry, fresh cassis, bittersweet chocolate nibs, roasted walnuts and layers of spice. On top of that, the wine is full-bodied with a velvety mouthfeel, firm structure, smooth tannins, and a long, gracious finish. The end result is a brilliant wine with a perfect balance of power, composure and finesse without being too sweet or cloying—all inside one bottle! 

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Chris chose the best 2 barrels for this reserve selection.

2022 Barbera, Il Ciccio

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