Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Corte San Pietro’s sensational 2019 Il Ritorno reflects a translucent black-ruby color followed by delicious, youthful Barbera aromas of Italian plums, crushed Bing cherries, sappy blackberries, menthol, violets, and leather. Fresh and energetic, the Il Ritorno stains the palate with blackberry and cherry fruit alongside complex notes of licorice, cinnamon, star anise, bay leaf, and tobacco. Framing acidity lifts the Barbera’s chewy fruit expression and segues the wine to a long, juicy finish featuring fine tannins, wild blackberries, lavender, and chewy licorice. The 2019 Il Ritorno will satisfy our demanding Barbera clientele and prove a delicious and versatile year ’round red wine for all things Italian. Enjoy tonight and over the coming five years with meat and vegetarian pastas, hearty beef braises, pizza, marinated flank steak, and stuffed portobello mushrooms. Sensational wine!
An April 2022 newsletter selection
