Berry fruit, spice, tar and violets on the nose. Mid weighted for Barbera with a degree of elegance rare for this variety. Lovely plate presence and balance with an excellent mix of fruit, florals, soil and some savory cured meat notes on the back end. The acidity balances out the flesh and size of the wine very well. A harmonious Barbera made for the table. Mouthwatering. Outstanding. 91
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- no decanting, drunk in la Morra Piedmont. - Nose: Great intensity and a nose full of blue fruit, raspberries and strawberries, little wood present. - Palate: Incredibly cool freshness, high acidity that comes across as aromatic (i.e. citrusy and carrying the aromas). Wonderfully drinkable and also long lasting on the finish. Also a touch of mineral, bubbles and stony flavours. - 93 points
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Superb owl Sunday (Chicago, IL): Served double blind. Next to the 2017 Bartolo, this was less giving with the fruit and came across as slightly more austere and structural, though there was plenty of acidity to keep this fresh. I think it may well be a matter of this being too young. I certainly wouldn't object to revisiting this in a few years.
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9/17/2023 - cct wrote: 91 Points
Pop and pour, Drunk over 4 hours.
Berry fruit, spice, tar and violets on the nose. Mid weighted for Barbera with a degree of elegance rare for this variety. Lovely plate presence and balance with an excellent mix of fruit, florals, soil and some savory cured meat notes on the back end. The acidity balances out the flesh and size of the wine very well. A harmonious Barbera made for the table. Mouthwatering. Outstanding. 91
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8/5/2023 - KimHartman wrote: 92 Points
Good now, but could improve with another year or two.
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3/26/2022 - Waedi Likes this wine: 91 Points
91+
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3/25/2022 - J_H Likes this wine: 93 Points
- no decanting, drunk in la Morra Piedmont.
- Nose: Great intensity and a nose full of blue fruit, raspberries and strawberries, little wood present.
- Palate: Incredibly cool freshness, high acidity that comes across as aromatic (i.e. citrusy and carrying the aromas). Wonderfully drinkable and also long lasting on the finish. Also a touch of mineral, bubbles and stony flavours.
- 93 points
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2/13/2022 - acyso wrote: 88 Points
Superb owl Sunday (Chicago, IL): Served double blind. Next to the 2017 Bartolo, this was less giving with the fruit and came across as slightly more austere and structural, though there was plenty of acidity to keep this fresh. I think it may well be a matter of this being too young. I certainly wouldn't object to revisiting this in a few years.
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