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2008 Fontanafredda Piemonte Barbera Briccotondo

Barbera

  • Italy
  • Piedmont
  • Piemonte DOC
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Community Tasting Notes 82

  • JuliannaDHS wrote: 90 points

    July 25, 2021 - An improvement from a recent previous bottle. Showed nice fruit (cherry and berry) and fresh acidity right upon opening. Low tannic structure.

  • JuliannaDHS wrote: 88 points

    May 30, 2021 - Seemed tired upon opening but surprisingly improved with air. However, no need to hold this for any longer.

  • VoVo wrote: 85 points

    January 19, 2015 - Color and structure remain good. Enjoyed with a red sauce pasta. Great value wine!

  • Tequilahal wrote: 86 points

    July 9, 2013 - Average in all respects. make sure the taste of the food flavor
    dominates .

  • jaejsvv wrote:

    March 5, 2012 - Nice dry cherry. Good barbera.

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  • By Richard Hemming, MW
    11/9/2010 (link)

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    11/15/2009 (link)

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  • By Antonio Galloni
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Wine Definition

  • Vintage 2008
  • Type Red
  • Producer Fontanafredda
  • Varietal Barbera
  • Designation Briccotondo
  • Vineyard n/a
  • Country Italy
  • Region Piedmont
  • SubRegion n/a
  • Appellation Piemonte DOC
  • UPC Code 780174160570

Community Holdings

  • Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
  • In Cellars 219 (22%)
  • Consumed 764 (78%)

Food Pairing

Community Recommendations

Chorizo Pasta, Grilled Pork Chops, Roasted porc tenderloin

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64% Like It  14 votes

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