Rosa dell Olmo Barbera d'Asti, 2021

I buy and drink a lot of Piedmont Barberas, usually spending at least $12 to $15 to get a decent bottle. But this little gem from Rosa dell Olmo, selling for $5.99 at Trader Joe's, measures up quite well with any I have tried.

Translucent ruby red. Beautiful scents and flavors of cherries, red berries and vanilla countered by some darker tones. Barbera acidity plus rich fruit flavors and a silky Pinot Noir-like texture. I don't know why I haven't been buying more of this wine.