Terramata Barbera d'Alba, 2017

This is the last bottle of a case that I bought on close-out for $60 at MegaBev (formerly Russo's) in Grand Rapids. At nine years of age it is showing no decline whatsoever.

Medium deep ruby. Dark cherries, anise, maybe a touch of vanilla. I believe this has seen some new oak but it is highlighting rather than dominating the smells and flavors. Medium deep body. Barbera acidity. Long ripe fruit finish.