Fletcher Wines, 'Cantina della Stazione' Barbera d'Alba, 2022 Raj's Pick but with enough distinctive personality

but with enough distinctive personality to differ from the usual suspects

a hybrid crossing developed in Niagara often viewed as Canada's answer to Chardonnay

Mid-plum in colour

Top of the list- a tomato panzanella with puddles of peppery olive oil

A blend of deeply coloured Monastrell and spicy Arcos

Fletcher Wines, 'Cantina della Stazione' Barbera d'Alba, 2022 Raj's Pick but with enough distinctive personalityA gorgeous, earthy expression of Barbera from 60 year old vines in Alba fermented naturally, brimming with dark, brooding berry fruit, soft herbs, spice and a lovely, earthy finish. Perfect on its own, or cracked up with tomato based dishes, and rich meats.