Coppo - Barbera d'Asti Pomorosso 2019 (750ml)

 

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Producer	Coppo
Country	Italy
Varietal	Barbera
Vintage	2019
Sku	210000002397
Size	750ml

Coppo Nizza Pomorosso 2019

Piero Coppo founded the winery in 1892 in the town of Canelli, in Piedmont, establishing himself as a top producer of Moscato. Piero was succeeded by his son Luigi, who expanded the company to include other classic still and sparkling wines from Piedmont, made with the native varietals of the area. Luigi also provided his winery with the facilities and equipments needed to compete in the difficult, but growing, post-war market. Today, Piero's four grandsons manage the company, successfully integrating new styles with traditional viticulture.

Just after the loss of their father Luigi in 1984, the brothers decided to focus on Barbera, releasing their own interpretation of this local grape. The prestigious Pomorosso was born, emerging as the model of the "Modern Style" Barbera, aged in oak and with unmistakable personality. Barbera, a truly native varietal, soon became the pride of the entire region.

The four brothers Piero, Gianni, Paolo and Roberto have set an ambitious goal: to resurrect the traditional red varietals from the Asti region, and to produce serious white wines with aging potential. This is a new generation of winegrowers with a new way of viewing agriculture. Although they are considered to be "Barbera specialists", they also produce an outstanding Moscato d'Asti and an excellent Gavi.

Winemaker Notes: This wine owes its name to a red apple tree that grows on top of the hill where the vineyards were cultivated. This is the most prestigious Barbera from Coppo and contributed substantially to the rebirth of this variety.

A dark purplish red with aromas of spice, tobacco, violets, blackberry, and ripe cherry. Well-structured and round with a long finish. Drink with main courses of red meats, wild game, and aged cheeses.

From a pretty vintage that produced naturally dark and concentrated fruit, the Coppo 2019 Nizza Pomorosso almost overdelivers on those two fronts. I've always liked this wine (although I have a harder time with the 15.5% alcohol content). This 28,000-bottle production shows an inky dark consistency and reveals blackberry confit, cola and sweet oak spice. The wine is large in texture, and the acidity is reigned back as result of this bigger style.