Vibrant ruby red color with bold crimson highlights. Richly fragrant and impeccably balanced, reminiscent of roses, wild berries, undergrowth, and oriental spices. Robust aroma, softened by an overall smoothness. Delicate structure paired with lively freshness. Flavors of Morello cherries and plum jam, with a lingering raisin finish. Perfectly complements flavorful dishes like ragout-pasta, red meat, or medium to soft, fatty cheeses.

"In a production of 10,000 bottles, the 2020 Barbera d'Alba Bricco dei Merli is broad, rich and generous. There is plenty of meat on these bones, and the wine is capped off by sweet notes of blackcurrant or blackberry confit. You might also recognize some baked cherry that characterizes the vintage. The grape's acidity is softened in this hot vintage."

91 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"A supple, even creamy texture embraces the blackberry, plum and leather flavors in this concentrated red. Firms up, with well-meshed tannins flexing on the finish. Drink now through 2027."

91 points - Wine Spectator