Jay Kline

9.6

Popped and poured; due to the setting, this was enjoyed over the course of an hour but I would have really preferred to have taken my time with this. I had my first experience with the 2021 Barbaresco’s from Cigliuti last December when I enjoyed the Serraboella. I found that wine to be stunning. As one could probably imagine, I was therefore, really excited to try “Vie Erte” which is sourced from the family’s modest (only a few acres) holdings in the Bricco di Neive MGA. To my palate, this takes things to another level.

The 2021 “Vie Erte” pours a beautiful ruby color with a brilliant, transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with sensational notes Morello cherry, strawberry, stone fruits, pink roses, talcum powder, camphor, sub-Alpine herbs, exotic Eastern spices, dry gravelly earth and minerals. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish lasts for minutes. This is a drop dead gorgeous Barbaresco. The nose alone is enough to send me to Elysium. There’s impeccable balance. Possibly the best Barbaresco I’ve ever had. Drink now through 2061+. — 13 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2021 vintage. Some evident, dark and fruity weight in the effort with an excellent, dry structural outline. This can go for a spell. Nice value. 05.14.25. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. Excellent concentration. Medium body with a lengthy, deliciously dry, finish. Looking to taste through the rest of this producer's offerings. This particular wine a little pricey and won't be able to move it but really enjoyed. 04.09.25. — 7 months ago

ESF

9.2

had this over a year ago and it's noticeably better, more defined fruit & secondary notes, opulent, rich smooth - so consistent year in year out, this will rock for a decade or so — 4 days ago

J. B. Rainsberger

9.4

I'm never disappointed with Barbera d'Asti. Fruit and bold, but not harsh. — 10 days ago

with Sarah

Carolyn Verheyen

9.2

2017 was deep and rich with bramble and chocolate. Interesting mix of varietals to great effect. — 6 months ago

Amy

8.9

dfp ~$35, v rich tannic mid body, blackberry — 7 months ago

Rick Stiles

9.5

I'll leave the detailed reviews to the professionals. I've had this in the seller for a few years. Finally opened, decanted, let it sit for about an hour. Fantastic tannins on the finish. Exactly what I like. Does not disappoint.  — 13 days ago

Sam Maniar

9.1

Very nice fruity flavors. Could use a little time to develop and smooth out. — 4 months ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.2

Our last 2013 - took almost an hour to open up, but was so delicious — 6 months ago

with Brian