October 14, 2021 - Strawberry, plum, peach, leather, mineral, good acidity, good tannins
October 8, 2021 - Upfront fruit on the nose, quintessential Barbera.
I just had a glass of the 2010 Guido Porro Sta. Caterina, which does this wine no favors, but if you allow for the obvious differences between Nebbiolo and Barbera, this wine really holds it's own. Not the nth degree of complexity, but that's not what I look for in a Barbera.
September 2, 2021 - Cherry and blueberry fruit, and tomato/tomato leaf; more subtle wood and cinnamon. Doesn’t have the overripeness I feared from the vintage but does show alcohol. M+ acid, M+ body. 6.1/10
April 4, 2021 - An outstanding easy drinking barbera.
March 20, 2021 - Fresh, medium bodied Barbera. Needs a couple hrs decant, should improve with age
February 21, 2021 - 100% Barbera
from vineyards in Agliano Terme (including La Crena), and several other villages
in the hills around Asti with average density of 4500 plants per hectare.
Cold maceration in stainless steels, followed by ~2-week fermentation
with daily pumping overs. Then one more week maceration.
Malolactic in oak barrels,
Aged ~18 months in barriques, big oak barrels and steel tanks.
13.5% Abv.
Proprietors: Luca and Elena Penna Currado Vietti
A(ccuray)=2: Med deep ruby. Rustic, spicy varietal.
B(alance)=2: Concentrated fruit with high tone acidity.
C(omplexity)=2: Ripe berries, tobacco, spices.
D(epth)=1: Robust mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1]= 7/10
Good sense of terroir and tradition.
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February 2, 2021 - Aromas of black plums and cherry, coffee, other oak notes, black walnut. Also soy sauce and some umami notes
I found the oak a bit too much for my palate, but I tend to be hypersensitive to oak
Medium- tannins
The fruit is quite ripe
October 25, 2020 - Anton’s Wine Tasting Notes Vietti Barbera D’Asti
Winery: Vietti. Varietal: Barbera
Area/Appellation: Italy, Piedmont, D’Asti
Vintage: 2017. Price: $22.00
Color: Purple from above, dark ruby red from below
Legs: medium to fast
Nose: cherries jubilee at opening the settling down to dried red and blue fruits lots of blueberries, red berries, red cherry,
Palate: red and blue fruits with hints of pomegranate sauce, rustic and earthy with mild spice, tempered with wood,
Finish: rustic, woody, with orange crate feeling, red berries and black cherries,
Comments: second night had calmed down and developed some smoothness and better binding characteristics. Need to try again in a few years. Very young drink now through 2030.
Pairing Suggestions: Margherita pizza, portabella mushrooms, rich herb cheeses, blue cheese, pastas with beef, chicken and rich vegetables
Score in terms of Vintage: 89
Score for the Wine: 89 +
Value for the Money: very good
Date Tasted: 10/17/2020Tasted by: Ack
October 18, 2020 - Deep garnet fading to pink with a clear rim. Blackberry, vanilla, and tobacco on the nose. Medium -full mouthfeel with low tannins (duh, Barbara), medium plus acidity, and a medium length aftertaste.
While dark and brooding, this is still a good daily drinker which will pair well with pizza, barbeque, burgers, etc. Widely distributed. Drink now or hold through 2025.
October 18, 2020 - Quite a nice every day Barbera. Redolent bouquet with hints of violets. Notes of sour cherries, blackberries, tobacco. Medium bodied and medium+ acidity, the latter of which leads to a fairly long finish. Classic old world wine with just enough fruit to keep interest. Whereas the soft tannins and the bright acidity help maintain intrigue. The higher acidity needs to be balanced with some food like salami or a roast. This is not a wine to be sipped by itself. While WA 91 pts and WS 90 pts rating may seem generous, the wine definitely punches above its price point.