Tenuta Arnulfo Costa di Bussia Barbera d'Alba, 2016

I had this 2016 Barbera at a tasting at the estate in October of 2019. It was very good at that time and is even better tonight.

Medium deep violet/ruby. Enticing bouquet of black raspberries, flowers and spice. Much of the same on the palate: dark cherries, cloves with white pepper on the finish. Deep fruit, ripe and delicious. Energetic mouth feel that awakens and teases the taste buds. I paid $12.49 for this bottle at D&W in Kalanazoo in March of 2019. More recent vintages have been more expensive.