LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2019

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A WINE WITH A STORY TO TELL Early morning in the Monferrato hills of Italy’s Piedmont region, and traces of autumn mist still nestle in the valleys. Vineyards smother the distant slopes like green corduroy; a church bell rings from a hilltop town. This is the home and heartland of Barbera d’Asti. For more than 500 years, local winemakers have paid particular attention to their Barbera – the grapes that produce the fresh, fruity red wines they like to drink themselves. Barbera d’Asti

THE SOMMELIER’S SUPERSTAR Why is Barbera d’Asti so beloved? One reason is because it pairs so well with food.That bright, refreshing acidity balances rich

roast pork, ripe cheeses and charcuterie and works beautifully with tomatoes, pizza and pasta dishes. The low tannins let you match it with fish such as Piedmont’s favourite salt cod – and even with smoked salmon.

IN YOUR GLASS Pour a glass of Barbera d’Asti. The nose is intense, full of fresh red fruit, cherry,

blackberry, raspberry and plum. Take a sip… It’s dry, but without any tannic astringency, tangy, but with a round and silky

texture – and the fruit flavours simply sing!