A nose of cherry jam on toast with a bit of cedar chip. The palate shows light cherry fruit with minerals but a fuller body than expected which makes the fruit hardly perceptible up until the finish. The finish is clean and fresh. As people have written on this wine before, good sipper with a weeknight pasta dinner.
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Label: The historic vineyards and cellars of Marchesi di Barolo, one of the great names in Piedmontese winemaking, are the source of this appealing Barbera. In the local dialect, Maraia means "little rascal" a fitting name for this youthful, approachable red, bursting with personality and charm. A lively aroma gives way to an elegant palate brimming with ripe fruit. www.marchesibarolo.com
Review: Purplish black color. I get aromas of Apple cider, Prune, Tea, Top Soil, Fake Fruit and lot's of heat on the nose. 13.5% Alcohol. Flavors of yeast and a little red fruit. There is no mid-palate. Lot's of acidity, low tannins. Nothing but young tree bark on the finish. This Wine Sucks!
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I do not have a good standard of what Babera wines should taste like. However, this wine tasted very young and unbalanced. There was too much fruit and not enough oak, tanin or acid. It was OK but nothing to praise.
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As stated before, a good pasta wine. Nice light bodied, easy-to-drink dinner wine. Reminds me of Barberas I had in Italy a couple of years ago, which probably would have been from 2006. Cherry aroma is there and very enjoyable. It is good for what it is.
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Nice pizza wine at Wolftrap, on the lawn. Totally agree with previous notes: a nose of cherries and light fruit; lightweight mouthfeel; some tartness and tanginess although somewhat subdued. Very basic and lacks depth.
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4/22/2010 - Eric Guido wrote: 83 Points
A nose of cherry jam on toast with a bit of cedar chip. The palate shows light cherry fruit with minerals but a fuller body than expected which makes the fruit hardly perceptible up until the finish. The finish is clean and fresh. As people have written on this wine before, good sipper with a weeknight pasta dinner.
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2/20/2010 - BoozingIt wrote: 64 Points
Label: The historic vineyards and cellars of Marchesi di Barolo, one of the great names in Piedmontese winemaking, are the source of this appealing Barbera. In the local dialect, Maraia means "little rascal" a fitting name for this youthful, approachable red, bursting with personality and charm. A lively aroma gives way to an elegant palate brimming with ripe fruit. www.marchesibarolo.com
Review: Purplish black color. I get aromas of Apple cider, Prune, Tea, Top Soil, Fake Fruit and lot's of heat on the nose. 13.5% Alcohol. Flavors of yeast and a little red fruit. There is no mid-palate. Lot's of acidity, low tannins. Nothing but young tree bark on the finish. This Wine Sucks!
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1/30/2010 - dssmith wrote: 79 Points
I do not have a good standard of what Babera wines should taste like. However, this wine tasted very young and unbalanced. There was too much fruit and not enough oak, tanin or acid. It was OK but nothing to praise.
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12/6/2009 - WG198 wrote: 86 Points
As stated before, a good pasta wine. Nice light bodied, easy-to-drink dinner wine. Reminds me of Barberas I had in Italy a couple of years ago, which probably would have been from 2006. Cherry aroma is there and very enjoyable. It is good for what it is.
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10/9/2009 - pjgo123 wrote: 83 Points
Very good value, benefits from decanting
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10/4/2009 - Grape_ape wrote: 85 Points
solid Tuesday night pasta wine, but nothing to rush back and buy more of.
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9/2/2009 - winetennis wrote:
Nice pizza wine at Wolftrap, on the lawn. Totally agree with previous notes: a nose of cherries and light fruit; lightweight mouthfeel; some tartness and tanginess although somewhat subdued. Very basic and lacks depth.
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2/16/2009 - GuruofAV wrote: 85 Points
Nose of cherries in syrup. Light in the mouth, almost thin, tart, like a cherry sweet-tart. Not bad for a average quaffer, will not buy again.
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12/24/2008 - wahoo70 wrote: 84 Points
Aroma and flavors of cherries and berries, tart, light.
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11/7/2008 - DanSm wrote: 84 Points
Maybe a bit sweet for most, but enjoyable with Italian dishes...say chicken piccata with capers. Good QPR.
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9/11/2008 - DanSm wrote: 84 Points
Barbera from Piedmont, Italy is a wonderful light red wine. This has a good QPR.
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