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Red
1996 Scarpa Barbera d'Asti La Bogliona
Barbera
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Asti
- Barbera d'Asti
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Community Tasting Notes 11
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Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
January 7, 2020 - At this point in its life, you've got to be a fan of older old world wines in order to appreciate what's here/left. This bottle came directly from the farm's cellars last year, so provenance isn't an issue; cork, fill, color, etc., in ideal condition, as one can imagine. A light(er) ruby core with a very watery edge. Initial aromas tend toward soil, place, and to some extent, time. After two hours of air in decanter, this began to 'wake up', adding fruit/weight, and complexity as it did. Still, it remained a mostly medium bodied wine, with plenty of fresh acidity, and tannins that are beginning to show their last bits of life. Fully mature, and not getting any better from here, but (this particular bottle) also suggests another 3-4 years of solid enjoyment, too. Very happy to have tried this, and so glad I aerated prior to drinking (i.e. this went from tart to quite pleasant in that time frame). Drink now
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Biskuit wrote: 89 points
May 24, 2018 - Slightly over the hill, I think, though with some tannin grip on the finish that indicates it still has some time to go - highly acidic, and somewhat flat, needed some fruit to balance it out. Lightly floral nose.
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cdp1276 Does not like this wine: 88 points
December 29, 2017 - Not sure how to describe this bottle... At first it appeared very tight and in need of open time. After 30-40 mins and some chicken liver mousse we arrived at an 88. Very tart and funky.
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JOsgood wrote:
November 6, 2017 - This wasn't good at all. It didn't go through malo so it tastes a really weird.
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waywardsailor wrote: 85 points
April 19, 2017 - Uggggh! With the initial pour, wasn't sure if it was corked or not. Let it sit for a while. Don't think so. just past it's prime. Hints of cigar on the nose. As others have commented, tart on the palate.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Scarpa
- Varietal Barbera
- Designation La Bogliona
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Asti
- Appellation Barbera d'Asti
- UPC Code 8029077000838
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 33 (43%)
- Consumed 44 (57%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
50% Like It 4 votes
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