Elio Perrone "tasmorcan" Barbera d'Asti, 2022 Spätburgunde pretty and inviting on the

pretty and inviting on the nose

A small amount of Semillon brings texture

followed by maceration of the wine "on its crust" for a period of about 8 days

Long Island AVA

beautiful now but is age-worthy

Elio Perrone "tasmorcan" Barbera d'Asti, 2022 Spätburgunde pretty and inviting on theDark berries and anise float above layers of leather, mint and tobacco. Palate has a bright berry center, with defined tannins and a minerally, dark fruit finish. Winemaker Stefano Perrone also makes our favorite "Bigaro" sparkling and the "Sourgal" Moscato d'Asti, a perennial favorite. This wine is anything but sweet it's focused and showcases the terroir specific aspect of Asti reds. "Tascorcan" comes from the Piedmontese dialect for 'badger'. Elio