Definitely on the very fresh side of barbera, which is in keeping with the style of Lalu’s Nebbiolo. High acid, a little bit of angular tannins that will probably quickly melt away when given a year or two. Red cherry, blackberry, violet, a bit of mint, stony minerality and some herbs. I can also appreciate a more creamy or a more rustic barbera, but this style has its place as well, where clean, fresh and acidic are the main characteristics.
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The Barbera d'Alba 2020 has made a big leap since it's release and is all enchanting in a young way, presenting a terrific equilibrium. The dominant sappy cherry fruit is completed by violets, plum, Szechuan pepper, some leather and a light smoky-mentholated undertone, which keeps up the freshness and verve. Herbal aromas join in on the mid palate and finish. This is a really beautiful balanced, fleshy and silky Barbera with an embracing acidity.
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3/10/2024 - Corgi wrote:
Really pleasant, lovely cherry-tones.
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7/2/2023 - Bakerbd Likes this wine: 91 Points
Barely-ripe blackberries, lilac, green herbs, high acid
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10/7/2022 - Haze78 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Not as good as the first bottle half a year ago. Easy drinking Barbera.
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7/28/2022 - jrick wrote: 91 Points
Definitely on the very fresh side of barbera, which is in keeping with the style of Lalu’s Nebbiolo. High acid, a little bit of angular tannins that will probably quickly melt away when given a year or two. Red cherry, blackberry, violet, a bit of mint, stony minerality and some herbs. I can also appreciate a more creamy or a more rustic barbera, but this style has its place as well, where clean, fresh and acidic are the main characteristics.
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2/6/2022 - wineswithmuscles Likes this wine:
The Barbera d'Alba 2020 has made a big leap since it's release and is all enchanting in a young way, presenting a terrific equilibrium. The dominant sappy cherry fruit is completed by violets, plum, Szechuan pepper, some leather and a light smoky-mentholated undertone, which keeps up the freshness and verve. Herbal aromas join in on the mid palate and finish. This is a really beautiful balanced, fleshy and silky Barbera with an embracing acidity.
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