Protero Barbera 2021 Size::1 Bottle dry growing season capped off

dry growing season capped off by unusually warm conditions in May 2024 that triggered a rare “double budburst” in the Chardonnay – some shoots tried to wake up before winter

With characteristic winey background notes

Fine-grained yet sturdily built tannins along with a nicely balanced freshness provide the structural frame

Bursting with red berry fruit

Racked off gross lees prior to bottling with a small top up so2 addition

Protero Barbera 2021 Size::1 Bottle dry growing season capped offThe International flavours of Barbera make it an ideal accompaniment to the Australian way of life, be it the food we eat or our support for the underdog. It may come second to Nebbiolo in its native Piedmont but that doesnt mean its short on authenticity or character and in many ways is my preferred variety for everyday drinking.