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2012 Sottimano Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pairolero
Barbera
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Alba
- Barbera d'Alba Superiore
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Community Tasting Notes 13
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mmh wrote: 90 points
April 26, 2018 - I’ve never been a fan of barbera but this is probably the best one I’ve ever had. High acidity, good tannins, great balance and fairly complex. A very slightly bitterness in the aftertaste, though.
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AnonymousCoward Likes this wine: 90 points
April 12, 2017 - Lots to like here: plenty of red fruit: sour cherries, redcurrant & musky spice on the nose. The palate is both light and smooth, with slightly drying tannins. There is a 'bracing' acidity here (aka a polite way of saying it's pretty obvious), but that went well with a rich spaghetti bolognese.
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pmgsmith wrote: 90 points
June 19, 2016 - Needs a little more time to shake things off a little. Deep, dark and long with the acidity well in balance. Just needs to settle down a little. Very good value.
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jcr2000 wrote: 91 points
April 15, 2016 - Excellent barbera. Classic acidity. Wonderful balance.
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Rieslingfan wrote:
October 22, 2015 - Restaurant wine list for $35, so worth a shot. Sadly it's hot, over rich, and had me looking for a place to nap half way through my second glass. I was especially distracted by the creamy overtones. This resembled a milkshake more than a Barnera.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Sottimano
- Varietal Barbera
- Designation Pairolero
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Alba
- Appellation Barbera d'Alba Superiore
- UPC Code 8032771621568
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 40 (31%)
- Consumed 87 (69%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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