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2011 Podere Rocche dei Manzoni Barbera d'Alba La Cresta
Barbera
- Italy
- Piedmont
- Alba
- Barbera d'Alba
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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JoeSisal Likes this wine: 92 points
July 26, 2020 - Nice comparison tasting with 2012 Scott Harvey barbera. Both tasted better in an old-world Riedel Pinot Noir glass than the syrah style. Smooth dark fruits, soft tannins, perfect to drink now.
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redwhiteandrich Does not like this wine: 84 points
March 10, 2019 - Big and heavy on day 1, then moreso on day 2 and tarry alcohol on day 3. Pass.
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swapdoc wrote:
November 28, 2018 - More tightly wound than a typical barbera, closed still. Concentrated flavor of very ripe, extracted fruit followed by a bracing mineral finish and some residual oak aroma. Overall feels a bit constructed, made to elevate this barbera to a more serious level but pushing the overall balance in the process. Needs plenty of air at this time; wait.
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korchard Likes this wine: 89 points
April 30, 2018 - Decanted for four hours. Opened up nicely. Light up front, not too fruity, medium dry finish.
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JimTaft Likes this wine: 91 points
March 2, 2018 - Very enjoyable. Not sure why I note a score but please understand that I am scoring in the American Way where bigger wines get higher scores. Regardless of how they are with food, "natural", or anything else.
OK, so I like it. Big fruit up front significant but supporting acidity, and the gentilest of soft tannins make this a drink now bottle, good on it's own or with food.
2011, just bought it at one of my local stores, nice bottle age and drinking perfectly. Even a bit of sediment which I like, proof the wine was not overfiltered.
5/2018 bumping my score from 89 to 91, this is simply a great bottle. Loads of fresh fruit, just enough acidity, and ultra soft tannins playing backstop. Yum!
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Podere Rocche dei Manzoni
- Varietal Barbera
- Designation La Cresta
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Piedmont
- SubRegion Alba
- Appellation Barbera d'Alba
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (10%)
- In Cellars 12 (19%)
- Consumed 45 (71%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
80% Like It 5 votes
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- ProducerPodere Rocche dei Manzoni
- VarietyBarbera
- CountryItaly
- RegionPiedmont
- SubRegionAlba
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