Little Italy Wine Box
Meet Barbara and her crew, one bottle at a time
From left: Barbara, Barbarella, Amanda, Marcella and Chiara. Illustration only. Actual packaging may differ.
What's in the box
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Five bottles. Barbara and Marcella get one each, and each set of twins sent one sister to represent them.
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1. Barbara's pick: Barbera
Castello di Gabiano Barbera d'Asti 'Adornes' Superiore 2013
Piedmont, Italy
Barbara says: "Typically I'm the everyday wine of Italy, best enjoyed young. The ones that end up on Singapore wine shelves tend to be my special-occasion side. Like this one: it has been resting since 2013, with eighteen months in barrel and more time in the bottle. Expect tobacco, dark berry and licorice, with tannins that have gone soft and polished."
Pairs with: Grilled red meats, roasted game, or aged cheese
Want more Barbera? Read Barbara's Favorite Wines
2. Barbarella's pick: Barbaresco
Poderi Colla Barbaresco Tenuta Roncaglie 2020
Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
Barbarella says: "My twin Belinda gets the Barolo spotlight, but this one is all mine. Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo, a grape that rarely leaves Italy. The Colla family has been making wine in the Langhe for generations. Expect rose petal, red cherry and warm spice, with a long, silky finish."
Pairs with: Braised beef, roast game, or agnolotti pasta
Want more Barbaresco? Read Barbarella's Favorite Wines
3. Amanda's pick: Amarone
Giacomo Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella 'Satinato' 2020
Verona, Veneto, Italy
Amanda says: "Valeria is the easy-going twin. I'm the intense one. For Amarone, the grapes are dried for months before they're made into wine, so everything gets concentrated. It's a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Expect violet and mocha, with ripe black plum and espresso."
Pairs with: Braised short rib, mushroom risotto, or aged pecorino
Want more Amarone? Read Amanda's Favorite Wines
4. Marcella's pick: Montepulciano
Illuminati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva 'Zanna' 2017
Abruzzo, Italy
Marcella says: "Most days I'm down to earth, but this bottle shows my more serious side. Zanna is a Riserva from a single vineyard of 45-year-old vines, aged two years in oak. Expect blackberry, dried flowers and soft, polished tannins with a long finish."
Pairs with: Roast red meat, game, or aged cheeses like gorgonzola
Want more Montepulciano? Read Marcella's Favorite Wines
5. Chiara's pick: Chianti
Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Famiglia Zingarelli 2022
Tuscany, Italy
Chiara says: "Bruna is the more famous twin, but Chianti is where I shine. Rocca delle Macie was founded in 1973 by film producer Italo Zingarelli. Expect dried strawberries, orange zest and a savoury touch of licorice, with firm tannins."
Pairs with: Roast chicken, grilled sausages, or aged pecorino
Want more Chianti? Read Chiara's Favorite Wines
How to taste the box
You don't need to open all five at once. But if you have friends over, pour them in this order, from lightest to boldest.
Taste them side by side
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Barbera vs Chianti
Both have bright acidity, but different tannins. Which one feels smoother, and which one has more grip?
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Barbaresco vs Amarone
Both are full-bodied and intense, but one looks deceptively pale. Which one is it?
vsMontepulciano vs Amarone
Both are dark and intense. Which one do you like more?
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