Drink Date: 2021-2027
91 Points Vinous
The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Campolive offers terrific depth but also show the more restrained style that is the norm these days. Sweet red cherry, pipe tobacco, cedar, leather and menthol are nicely kicked up in this radiant yet mid-weight, beautifully perfumed Barbera
Winemaker Notes
Campolive is a very steep plot on the border between Serraboella and Bricco di Neive, under the road of the Montà del Bricco. Already named as such from the monks who in the past owned this site: the field of the olive (“campo dell’oliva”). Probably centuries ago dedicated to the olive trees, since its protected and warm position.
This wine has great complexity which shows dried herbs, dark cherries and plums, with a hint of balsamic and forest floor. There is good structure that requires coaxing in the glass to loosen up revealing just the right balance between fruit, tannins, and acidity. The finish is long and quite refined. This is Barbera done extremely well.
