Big wine that comes with a lot of flavour aswell as heat and tartness. Cranberries, cherries and sweet licorice on the nose. A hint of beef broth a few seconds after tasting. There is quality here and the Rinaldi wines are famous and sought after for a reason. If you have a few bottles of this vintage I suggest waiting a couple years to let it come to its own.
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I’m not a fan of fruity Barbera, and this one is more savory and it’s delicious. It’s floral with dark fruit and licorice. It’s chewy with a delightful finish. Enjoyed with our mussels and clams in a light marinara sauce.
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Accidentally opened when I thought I was pulling the '16 Freisa. Oddly a bit reductive on opening, it blows off quickly. This is a darker fruited vintage for the producer. Lovely berry fruit, tar, licorice and florals. It's midweighted with fresh crunchy fruit coupled with some savory cured meat and tar notes. Lovely balance here. Delightful Barbera made for the table. Drinking very well right now with time in hand.
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Not much change from my last bottle last month (that I evidently forgot I drank). Berry fruit, florals, tar, and some subtle meaty savory notes. Midweighted with crunchy berry fruit, cured meat, tar, and iodine. Bright acidity keeps it fresh. Delightful Barbera made for the table. 91
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11/3/2023 - abbelarre Likes this wine: 89 Points
Big wine that comes with a lot of flavour aswell as heat and tartness. Cranberries, cherries and sweet licorice on the nose. A hint of beef broth a few seconds after tasting. There is quality here and the Rinaldi wines are famous and sought after for a reason. If you have a few bottles of this vintage I suggest waiting a couple years to let it come to its own.
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6/4/2023 - Diane (LI) wrote:
I’m not a fan of fruity Barbera, and this one is more savory and it’s delicious. It’s floral with dark fruit and licorice. It’s chewy with a delightful finish. Enjoyed with our mussels and clams in a light marinara sauce.
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11/9/2022 - cct wrote: 91 Points
Accidentally opened when I thought I was pulling the '16 Freisa. Oddly a bit reductive on opening, it blows off quickly. This is a darker fruited vintage for the producer. Lovely berry fruit, tar, licorice and florals. It's midweighted with fresh crunchy fruit coupled with some savory cured meat and tar notes. Lovely balance here. Delightful Barbera made for the table. Drinking very well right now with time in hand.
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11/4/2022 - BillBell73 Likes this wine:
Excellent barbera, drinking very well right now with notes of cherry, raspberry, and cherry tomato.
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2/8/2022 - cct wrote: 91 Points
Not much change from my last bottle last month (that I evidently forgot I drank). Berry fruit, florals, tar, and some subtle meaty savory notes. Midweighted with crunchy berry fruit, cured meat, tar, and iodine. Bright acidity keeps it fresh. Delightful Barbera made for the table. 91
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