An everyday wine from a well established producer. De Forville is currently run by Valter and Paolo Anfosso and based in the village of Barbaresco itself. Started in 1848 by Belgian emigrees (hence the decidedly French name), the estate is now in its 5th generation. They hold vineyard lands in both Barbaresco proper and Castagnole Lanze, a small commune due east going toward Asti.
This bottle is 100% Barbera, made as a cuvee of several vineyards. The grapes are hand harvested then fermented in temperature controled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in old barrels and large botti for 1 year before bottling.
This lovely yet affordable wine has notes of black cherry, autumn leaves with a medicinal herbaceous backbone.
