Elio Sandri (Cascina Disa) Barbera d'Alba Superiore, 2012

I have had several bottles of this Barbera d'Alba since buying it in 2017. This one is by far the best. But, alas, it's the last of the lot.

Medium beet red. Bright with minimal signs of age. In fact, it is just coming into its own. Nebbiolo-like bouquet of rose petals and dark cherry. Same on the palate, and also some Nebbiolo-like black licorice. Tannins that braced earlier bottles have faded away, leaving delectable fruit and mouth watering acidity. An excellent Barbera; reminds me of the Nizza Barbera I had last week.