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The grapes are harvested unusually late, allowing them to reach an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense level of ripeness and concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, resulting in a Barbera that is dramatically fuller and more powerful than the traditional Piedmontese style. The 2017 was produced in a very limited quantity of just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4,752 hand-labelled bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine offers an exuberant profile of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack cherry, ripe plum, blackberry and dark berry compote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliquorice, cocoa, vanilla, sweet spices and subtle balsamic nuances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The exceptionally ripe fruit gives the wine an almost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmarone-like richness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Barbera’s naturally high acidity provides an essential counterpoint to the concentration and elevated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.5% alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-bodied, warm and remarkably juicy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with soft, polished tannins and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than representing the lighter, highly acidic side of Barbera, SPECIAL “A” is deliberately a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epowerful, opulent and almost decadent interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created to demonstrate just how far the grape can be pushed through late harvesting and meticulous selection. The combination of ripe fruit, freshness, soft tannins and substantial alcohol gives the 2017 an unusual balance despite its sheer concentration. At almost a decade old, it should now be developing additional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried-fruit, spice, tobacco and balsamic complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while retaining the generous fruit that defines its character. 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