2018 Cordero di Montezemolo 'Funtani' Barbera d'Alba Superiore

一支有力又討好的 Piemonte Superiore：酸度挺拔、果實厚實，馬上飲也有層次。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 果味濃而不膩 -> 上桌即能配豐富菜式；
2) 橡木細緻帶香辛 -> 為紅燒、燴菜增層次；
3) 評分高、量少、價位合理 -> 想喝名莊風格不用破產。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
聞到的是酸櫻桃、熟李子和一抹花瓣感；入口先是多汁紅黑果，接著有黑巧克力的苦甜和乾淨的酸度推進。單寧柔和、酒體中偏厚，收結帶點唾液感的多汁餘韻，喝來爽快又有深度。建議醒45分鐘，今飲至2026年都好。

【田地與釀造小檔案】
來自 Alba 周邊葡萄園的坡地土壤，含鈣質與黏土，利於果實集中。家族酒莊以傳統與精準並重，發酵控溫保留鮮明酸度，之後於嚴選橡木中陳放以獲得結構與辛香，不蓋過果味。

【場景化配餐指南】
週末烤鴨配一杯、朋友來家中吃滷味、或是搭燜牛腩都一流。

【降維打擊對比】
比起同區大牌的天價年份，這瓶給你接近的深度與評分，但價格更親民、出杯更直接——性價比明顯。

[Soul Hook] A vibrant Piedmont Superiore that pairs juicy, bright acidity with dark-fruit depth — immediate pleasure with age-worthy structure.

[Why choose it?]
1) Concentrated yet agile palate -> immediate drinking pleasure and food versatility.
2) Thoughtful maturation -> chocolate and spice notes that lift richer dishes.
3) Highly rated & rare at this price -> boutique quality without the trophy markup.

[Sommelier's private note]
On the nose: pressed plum, black cherry and a hint of pressed geraniums. On the palate it shows ripe dark fruit, a savory dark-chocolate thread and energetic, mouth-watering acidity. Tannins are well rounded — not aggressive — giving a medium-full frame and a succulent, focused finish. Drink now to 2026; decant 30–60 minutes for best presence.

[Vineyard & Winemaking]
From family-owned holdings around Alba, fruit comes from hillside parcels with calcareous-clay influence. Fermentation is handled carefully to preserve brightness; the wine sees time in well-seasoned oak that brings structure and subtle spice rather than overt wood. The result is a Superiore with both muscle and lift.

[Occasions]
Perfect for a roast-duck dinner at home, a braised beef weekend, or to impress friends at a casual tapas-style gathering.

[Competitive edge]
Scores around 90+ from critics, but priced well below many top-tier Piedmont bottlings — delivers classic regional character and depth without the overblown price tag.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5 - 15%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: sour cherry, plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, dried flowers (geranium), spice, juicy acidity, soft polished tannins, succulent finish
• Food Matching: Roast duck / Cantonese roast duck, Braised beef / Oxtail stew, Sausage and charcuterie, Game birds (duck, goose), Mature hard cheeses (Pecorino, aged Gouda)
• Grape Variety: Barbera : 100%,

Winery

Cordero di Montezemolo 為家族經營的皮埃蒙特酒莊，現由 Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo 掌舵。酒莊重視坡地小塊田的選果與傳統工藝，兼具現代控溫與適度橡木，釀出有地氣又優雅的酒款。

Cordero di Montezemolo is a family-owned Piedmont estate under Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo. The house blends traditional techniques with careful vineyard selection in the Alba area, aiming for wines that reflect site expression with refined oak integration.