2016 Luigi Ferrando Etichetta Nera Conca de Barberà

2016 Luigi Ferrando Etichetta Nera Conca de BarberàThe Ferrando wines were the very first wines we imported to the United States back in January 1980. This was at a time when Carema and Erbaluce were unknown to almost anyone who did not live within 50 kilometers of Torino. It has been our particular pleasure and satisfaction to see the growing respect for these exceptional wines within the American market, further proof of the compelling, almost mystical aura that is at the core of the series of wines

so they are already certified organic

complex and still gently tannic finish

help slow grape ripening and retain acidity

Still with the sense of balance impressive detail here once again

dark and ageworthy estate-grown wine from a vineyard long sought after by other producers

It needs 2-3 years of bottle age and will evolve for 15+ years

saline finish

medium to full-bodied

with front-end loaded plum

The light-bodied palate is just as gregarious

which borders the vineyard to the north

animated by a refined pinpoint mousse