Elvio Cogno 2021 Barbera d'Alba "Bricco dei Merli" 750ml

The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Bricco dei Merli (with 10,000 bottles produced) shows a beautifully fruity, almost juicy personality that paints an authentic portrait of this grape. The Congo winemaking team has worked out its approach to elegant wines. This Barbera does not show any of the excesses, like sourness or too much acidity, that can sometimes characterize Barbera when made in less capable hands.

Score: 93 points -- Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate, 2023