Barbera d'Alba, Anna Maria Abbona 2023 vs Smalltown Vineyards (Magpie Estate) Songlines Grenache 2019
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Barbera d'Alba, Anna Maria Abbona 2023 currently starts £0.15 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £17.60 | £17.75 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Anna Maria Abbona | Magpie Estate |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Barbera | Grenache |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Barbera d'Alba, Anna Maria Abbona 2023
Anna Maria Abbona crafts Barbera d'Alba that shows why this grape deserves more than its 'everyday wine' reputation. From vineyards in Dogliani, her 2023 captures everything we love about Barbera: bright cherry fruit, natural acidity that makes your mouth water, and enough structure to handle proper food without the oak-heavy approach that kills the grape's natural charm. This is Barbera as it should be: fresh, lively, and utterly food-friendly. The 2023 vintage brings out the grape's signature violet perfume alongside red berry fruit, with tannins so well-integrated they feel like silk. Ready now and drinking beautifully until 2030, though we suspect most bottles won't last that long once you taste how well it handles everything from pasta to roast chicken.
Smalltown Vineyards (Magpie Estate) Songlines Grenache 2019
From the sun-drenched slopes of Gomersal in the Barossa Valley comes Smalltown Vineyards The Songlines Grenache, a wine that sings of the land and its ancient traditions. Inspired by the Indigenous Australian practice of navigating vast landscapes through song, this Grenache channels the Barossa’s deep red soils and unique microclimate into a vibrant, expressive wine. Carefully crafted from a single vineyard, the grapes are partially fermented with wild yeasts and around 30% whole bunches, capturing both freshness and complexity. Stainless steel ageing preserves the wine’s bright, primary fruit character, resulting in a Grenache that resonates with the energy of the land and the stories embedded in its soils. Meet the producer Smalltown Vineyards expresses the diversity of the Barossa’s prized districts, sourcing grapes from Gomersal, Kalimna, and Eden Valley, producing wines of both elegance and intensity that reflect the region’s unique terroirs. Production This single vineyard Grenache is sourced from the Gomersal sub-region. Partly wild yeast fermented with 30% whole bunches, the wine is aged exclusively in stainless steel to retain its vibrant, primary fruit character and freshness. Tasting notes A juicy nose of cranberries and pomegranate, accented with hints of star anise and black pepper. The palate offers a bright, energetic wash of berries and crushed graphite—a lively and expressive Barossa Grenache. Food match Pairs beautifully with herb-infused grilled meats, ratatouille, or pasta dishes. Grape Grenache 100%
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