Villa Taurini Piemonte DOC Barbera 2010 (Italy)

Nose:  Quite oaky at first, which is reasonably heavy, followed by red berries, probably cherry or other types of bittersweet berries.  Dry.

Taste:  Definitely berryish and quite tart.

Finish:  Somewhat of a sour finish, very little tannins.

What we say: V - 'I think the red berries are pretty pronounced in the nose.' S - 'I can't really smell the fruit past the woodiness; maybe I'm just terrible at smelling.'  'The taste isn't as woody as I would have expected from the nose.'  V - It's a little bit of a letdown after the nose.' S - 'Yeah, I'm not a big fan of it.  It might be a wine that you need to pair with food.'

What they say: Full of luscious fruit flavours and some subtle spicy notes, it is a fresh and vibrant wine.

Rating:  4.5  (S - 4; V - 5)

Price:  £6.99