FOREIGN FRIENDS 'HILMA' 2024 BARBERA
Fermented, bottled, waxed and labelled by hand.
Meet 'Hilma.' This Barbera offers beautiful warm vanilla and clove spices on the nose which become more earthy as the wine opens up. Soft and velvety on the palate with blueberry notes. A long finish with umami tones and very fine tannins.
These grapes began their journey amongst the honey hued trees of the high country. From there, they spent two weeks fermenting on skins before ageing in old French oak over the winter and spring, arriving here to make your acquaintance today.
BEST PAIRED WITH: Creamy risotto, Braised meat, Pasta or anything with mushrooms. Try this one chilled!
REVIEWS
"Barbera gets serious and it's simply too good to ignore. Have to admire the producer for showing the savoury, darker side of the grape while also embracing a lovely elegance. Fragrant in dried herbs, aniseed, woodsmoke, black cherry and plum. There's plenty of detail on the palate, with additional layers of cured meats and red earth mixing nicely with finely textured tannins and bright acidity." 95 points by Jeni Port I Halliday Wine Companion