January 27, 2021 - Christmas 2020 & Beyond -- Pandemic Wines (Quarantine in Arlington): Surprisingly dense and tar-like, reminding me of Barbera’s Piedmont neighbor, Barolo. Long and complex, but might have wanted more fruit in this one.
June 26, 2020 - Amazing wine. Red and black fruits. A little ripe. Great freshness. Good lasting. Maybe it can last a few more years, but it is great right now.
July 30, 2017 - Medium body, a hint of earth, black fruit, but with a little harsh finish.
May 11, 2017 - Really like this. Dark fruit and earthy. Super fresh.
January 16, 2016 - Nice balance and purity. Still on the young side but with an hour in the glass it opens to spice and charming floral notes.
January 10, 2016 - consistent with previous notes although drank much better out of the bottle. Not to say decanting didn't help it improved.
August 3, 2015 - great with pesto. probably a bit of development and integration remaining.
May 15, 2014 - Another solid Vietti Barbera. Nice fruit, good snap of acidity.
November 10, 2013 - Nice Barbara. Good acidity, definitely a food wine. Was best about two hours after opening. Seemed to really integrate. Earthy with fruit.
November 9, 2013 - - Ruby color and aromas of licorice anise, smokey, dusty and cherry. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Polished texture with a long finish - Delicious!! Only have one more bottle.