Sight: Clear, Bright. Pearlescent, very very light pinkish/orangeish hue. Nice viscosity, fine bubbles. Nose: Summer fruit and melon, pear. A bit of yeasty toastyness. Pallet: Dry, raspberry, perceived as sweet.
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Barbera is the grape and the region. Sight: Raspberry, and small halo. Bright, not rusty. Slightly syrupy. Good viscosity, higher alcohol. Coats the glass and drips slowly. Or could have residual sugar. Nose: Alcoholy, slightly hot. Powerful nose, youthful. Very small hint of oak. Palate: Dry, Light to Medium Body, More earthy. Finish: Initial attack is powerful, mellows too quickly for a clean finish.
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NV Gruet Winery Brut Blanc de Noirs
10/30/2013 - john.e.balmer wrote: 90 Points
Sight: Clear, Bright. Pearlescent, very very light pinkish/orangeish hue. Nice viscosity, fine bubbles.
Nose: Summer fruit and melon, pear. A bit of yeasty toastyness.
Pallet: Dry, raspberry, perceived as sweet.
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2010 Icardi Barbera d'Asti Tabaren
10/23/2013 - john.e.balmer wrote: 90 Points
Barbera is the grape and the region.
Sight: Raspberry, and small halo. Bright, not rusty. Slightly syrupy. Good viscosity, higher alcohol. Coats the glass and drips slowly. Or could have residual sugar.
Nose: Alcoholy, slightly hot. Powerful nose, youthful. Very small hint of oak.
Palate: Dry, Light to Medium Body, More earthy.
Finish: Initial attack is powerful, mellows too quickly for a clean finish.
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2011 Donnafugata Nero d'Avola Sicilia Sedàra
9/30/2013 - john.e.balmer wrote: 92 Points
Sight: Deeper purple
Aroma: Herby and spicey
Taste: Soft and savory
Body: Light
Finish: Not much acid, very round and simple.
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