Cantine Sant’Agata 2012 Altea (Barbera d’Asti Superiore)

Country: Italy / Altea
Variety: Barbera Piedmont
Winery: Cantine Sant’Agata / Barbera d’Asti Superiore

The nose isn’t very expressive but eventually reveals underbrush and dried earth aromas. The palate offers tart black currant, green pepper, coffee and toast alongside supple tannins and fresh acidity.