2018 Pomaro Monferrato Rosso Piemonte Barbera

Picture Perfect Piemontese Pizza Pasta Red 98pts, Luca Maroni BHW Exclusive import Free Shipping on 6 or more bottles About the Wine Monferrato sits at an important intersection in NW Italy and Southern Europe. Protected by the Alps to the North and the Mediterranean sea to the south, the area has long been a seat of European power dating back to the Holy Roman empire. Today, food and wine are focal points of the economy. The larger Monferrato area encompasses well know regions including Alba and Asti. If you've ever had authentic white truffles, they are often foraged in this special area every October. This wine is 100% Barbera, produced by La Bollina. Andrea Bernardini is a passionate consultant winemaker who has hit numerous home runs. He graduated from Pisa, one of the best schools of oenology in Italy, in 2007. He earned his chops at Poggio Bonelli and Ruffino in Tuscany and trained in South Africa, Romania and Greece. After several years of experience, he is now a flying wine