Andrea Scovero Barbera d’Asti ‘Ciapin’

 May 6, 2023

Andrea Scovero Barbera d’Asti ‘Ciapin’, 2019.

From Golden Hour in Baldwin Park.

Zach says, “Plum purple in the glass. Deep color.  Initially, cinnamon and cedar. Then boysenberry. Predominantly, this is a very fruit forward nose. Full bodied. Medium to high tannin. Medium acidity. A lot of energy and vibrancy across the palate, but this wine wants to be taken seriously. He’s structured and potent. I enjoy it, but notice that it is less complex than some. This would be great with pork chops.  Also, not a wine to have alone — really needs food to balance. However, over time, this wine softens. Needs about 45-60 minutes in the decanter. 7.5/10.”

Lauren says, “Plum color with purply rim. Aroma of cut grass/mint and plums. Medium to full body. High acidity. High tannins. Flavor of cola/root beer, blackberries, slight baking spice & black pepper. Needed some time to open up. Does have something unique about it that I can’t pinpoint- it’s the way the acidity is incorporated in the beginning of a sip (the soda-y aspect). 8/10.”