For a light red wine alternative, Ricossa Barbera is also a classic choice from the Piedmont region in Italy. Light-bodied, low in tannin and characterized by fresh berry flavors, Ricossa Barbera is the perfect match for “al fresco” dining. Start the meal with Ricossa Moscato, and complete it with Ricossa Barbera paired with Piedmont favorites such as grilled meats and light summer pastas.
My Take: Last night my husband and I opened a bottle of Ricossa Barbera D’Asti to enjoy by itself. It was a very hot night so pairing it with food was not an option for me. After opening the bottle I let the wine breathe for awhile. (I have seen wine “people” do this on many occasions). I poured a couple of glasses and swirled and smelled mine deeply. While lovely in color, I found the scent of cherries hard to find. I sampled the glass and found that it was not my favorite. The acidity of the wine was very overpowering and I did not taste the the cherries and berries in the blend. This red wine was not a favorite of mine, perhaps somebody with a more refined palate could pull out the flavors of the fruity blend.
The suggested retail price of Ricossa Barbera is $14.99 a bottle.
Ricossa Antica Casa was founded in the 1800’s by Lorenzo Ricossa, a pioneer in the Piedmont region who based his award-winning winery in the outskirts of Asti. Today, the Ricossa story continues with MGM Mondo del Vino, which proudly presents a selection of classic Piedmontese wines including Ricossa Barolo DOCG, Barbera d’Asti DOC, Moscato d’Asti DOCG, and Gavi DOCG. In keeping with the Ricossa tradition, MGM Mondo del Vino upholds the authenticity and quality of true Piedmontese winemaking and aims to bring consumers the pure taste of the land and its traditions, while delivering the simple pleasure of a great glass of wine. Ricossa wines are exclusively imported by Touchstone Wines, LLC.
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I also enjoy a good glass of wine.For my taste i like a Fruiter Flavor to my wine
I like a fruitier flavor too, but I’m usually the type to go after a glass of white wine