ALPHA BOX & DICE, Enigma, Barbera, 6x75cl

🍷 Alpha Box & Dice ‘Enigma’ Barbera
Country: Australia | Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Appellation: McLaren Vale | Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
Style: Red Wine | Winemaking: Minimal intervention; aged in seasoned oak for purity and texture
Farming: Sustainable

🌟 A bold and juicy Barbera with an Aussie twist—vibrant, earthy, and wildly expressive with a rebellious streak.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep crimson with violet hues—dark and brooding, yet vibrant and energetic.

👃 On the Nose:
Bursting with ripe black cherry, blueberry, and plum, backed by savoury notes of leather, dried herbs, and a touch of sweet spice. There's a subtle earthiness that gives it an old-world soul with new-world swagger.

👅 On the Palate:
Medium-bodied and juicy with Barbera’s signature acidity leading the charge. Plush dark fruit is balanced by bright freshness, fine tannins, and a whisper of vanilla from old oak. The finish is zesty, savoury, and totally moreish.

🍽 Food Pairing:
A perfect match for pizza with spicy salami, slow-cooked beef ragu, grilled eggplant, or smoky barbecued meats. Its natural acidity and bold fruit make it a food-lover’s dream.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Drinking beautifully now for its vibrant charm, but can evolve over the next 4–6 years, softening and deepening in complexity.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
‘Enigma’ by Alpha Box & Dice reimagines Barbera through the lens of McLaren Vale’s sun and soil. It’s fresh yet dark, fun but grounded—delivering a wine that’s both approachable and intriguingly different. A true enigma worth solving, one glass at a time.