Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo 2008

$15.99 -- Rated 87 points by Robert Parker!

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"The 2008 Barbera Briccotondo is a big, juicy wine loaded with dark fruit that shows a surprising level of ripeness at this level." -Wine Advocate

Purchase Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo 2008

Vintage: 2008

Region: Piedmont, Italy

Rating: 87 pts

Lifespan: Drink through 2012

Grape: Blend

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