This wine was the best in a blind tasting where the rivals were Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone 2006, Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba 2008 & Vietti La Crena 2004. The jury consisted wine professionals as well as true enthusiasts.
Color: clear, red tone Nose: cherries, light red fruits and sour cream onion Taste: juicy berries, licorice, spices with long lasting and balanced taste.
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Dark red color. Opened 30 minutes before drinking and aerated. On the first night, an 85. Tobacco, dark fruits & a little oak on the nose and the palate. Tannins weren't integrated or not enough acidity to support the fruit. A drinkable wine but not worth buying again (or not ready to drink!). On the second night (vacu-vin overnight), this wine was much more balanced. No heat on the finish, the tobacco and black fruits were more apparent and the wine seemed more supple. Needs another 6 months or 1 year to show it's stuff. 89-90 on the second night.
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This was a very nice wine. Rich ruby color, with a strong nose of earth and currant. Extremely velvety, not overly fruity, just a nice "fullness" in the mouth. Taste of earth and leather, with a slight cocoa finish. After 2 hours in the glass this Barbera has held up extremely well. Moderate acidity, but worked with a balsamic marinated Mahi Mahi.
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Ordered a glass at a restaurant. Forward fruit of cherries and plum with a finish with hints of sweetness due to the ripeness. Low acidity for a Barbera. Still got some earth on the finish to remind me this was Italian. A nice wine to sip, but does not pair with food as well due the lack of acidity and the forward fruit.
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Tons of red fruit, earth and spice. Obvious oak influence but very enjoyable. A little on the heavy side for a barbera with just enough acidty to work with some dishes but might be better on it's own.
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Complex with spice, strawberry preserves and balanced structure. Medium bodied with a nice finish. Holds up well to time in the glassl. A Barbera that really satisfies.
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Aromas of currant, spices, and earth with notes of cocoa. Also had a very slight medicinal note. Medium body with very soft tannins and a great velvety mouthfeel. Finish was light and dusty with hints of chocolate. Delicate and well-balanced, quite good.
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4/1/2011 - sembefu Likes this wine: 90 Points
This wine was the best in a blind tasting where the rivals were Braida Bricco dell’Uccellone 2006, Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba 2008 & Vietti La Crena 2004. The jury consisted wine professionals as well as true enthusiasts.
Color: clear, red tone
Nose: cherries, light red fruits and sour cream onion
Taste: juicy berries, licorice, spices with long lasting and balanced taste.
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1/7/2011 - primaxx wrote: 68 Points
Sur, nesten eddik. Assosiasjoner til råtne egg. Laaaangt forbi toppen.
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1/3/2010 - PVJC wrote:
Jenn really likes because smoother than most Barberas...missing a little of the earthiness to me but still reasonably good
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12/2/2009 - CWilliam wrote:
Dark red color. Opened 30 minutes before drinking and aerated. On the first night, an 85. Tobacco, dark fruits & a little oak on the nose and the palate. Tannins weren't integrated or not enough acidity to support the fruit. A drinkable wine but not worth buying again (or not ready to drink!). On the second night (vacu-vin overnight), this wine was much more balanced. No heat on the finish, the tobacco and black fruits were more apparent and the wine seemed more supple. Needs another 6 months or 1 year to show it's stuff. 89-90 on the second night.
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10/20/2009 - Greg_O wrote: 88 Points
The oak was a little too heavy for me this time. Still lots of nice fruit though.
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9/8/2009 - JHaslam wrote: 89 Points
This was a very nice wine. Rich ruby color, with a strong nose of earth and currant. Extremely velvety, not overly fruity, just a nice "fullness" in the mouth. Taste of earth and leather, with a slight cocoa finish. After 2 hours in the glass this Barbera has held up extremely well. Moderate acidity, but worked with a balsamic marinated Mahi Mahi.
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7/29/2009 - vinole wrote: 88 Points
Ordered a glass at a restaurant. Forward fruit of cherries and plum with a finish with hints of sweetness due to the ripeness. Low acidity for a Barbera. Still got some earth on the finish to remind me this was Italian. A nice wine to sip, but does not pair with food as well due the lack of acidity and the forward fruit.
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6/28/2009 - Greg_O wrote: 90 Points
Tons of red fruit, earth and spice. Obvious oak influence but very enjoyable. A little on the heavy side for a barbera with just enough acidty to work with some dishes but might be better on it's own.
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12/1/2008 - Bob Fyke wrote: 90 Points
Complex with spice, strawberry preserves and balanced structure. Medium bodied with a nice finish. Holds up well to time in the glassl. A Barbera that really satisfies.
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11/13/2008 - pab wrote: 89 Points
Was consumed together with turkey, perfect match.
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10/21/2008 - strikingvisage wrote: 88 Points
Aromas of currant, spices, and earth with notes of cocoa. Also had a very slight medicinal note. Medium body with very soft tannins and a great velvety mouthfeel. Finish was light and dusty with hints of chocolate. Delicate and well-balanced, quite good.
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