My wife opened this when I was away, so I didn't get a taste until the second evening (vacuum sealed overnight). This was more pleasing than the first bottle from last month, with more integrated acidity. Could've been my palate, who knows. Very enjoyable on this night and my wife adored it even more than I did.
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14.5% abv. Recent auction purchase. Big and bold and in your face Barbera. Lots of fruit, lots of acidity. Did not notice any overt oak. A little surprised by the intensity of this at this age. Will hold last bottle for a couple more years to see if it settles down a bit.
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Characteristic with perfumed nose and deep garnet color. Subdued fruit but lingering finish will probably improve in a couple of years but it's fine to drink now.
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1/16/2020 - PIntag wrote: 90 Points
My wife opened this when I was away, so I didn't get a taste until the second evening (vacuum sealed overnight). This was more pleasing than the first bottle from last month, with more integrated acidity. Could've been my palate, who knows. Very enjoyable on this night and my wife adored it even more than I did.
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12/6/2019 - PIntag wrote: 88 Points
14.5% abv. Recent auction purchase.
Big and bold and in your face Barbera. Lots of fruit, lots of acidity. Did not notice any overt oak. A little surprised by the intensity of this at this age. Will hold last bottle for a couple more years to see if it settles down a bit.
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4/13/2016 - vino nut wrote:
Good with dinner or by itself
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4/30/2015 - fredfromny wrote: 89 Points
Characteristic with perfumed nose and deep garnet color. Subdued fruit but lingering finish will probably improve in a couple of years but it's fine to drink now.
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