2005 La Caplana Barbera d. Asti

At the il Baronetto north of Brussels we found this refreshing red. An adequate accompaniment to a delicious plate of vongole followed by some fine veal fiorentina. La Caplana showed up on the bill, however, as Divers Boissons (various drinks) implying a more diversified pedigree. Good to know that Guido Natalino was involved. Some research indicated ..."The legend tells that Garibaldi drank their wine"... At 20€ per we managed two bottles over the course of the evening inspiring a finish up visit to the H.I. bar and consequently making the morning a bit of a rough slog to Bat Z. The waiter was kind enough to write Peruscom on the name slip. All seemed light and controlled. But as we stood at the door awaiting the taxi, an intense argument broke out about the source region among the assembled wait staff. Some advised that this came from Napoli, others from Sicily, and still a third voice pressed the Piedmont. Fortunately the cab arrived just as the squaring off began accompanied by some professional gesticulating.