Ming L

9.5

Never tasted this bottling before, I just hoped for a decent showing. Instead, it completely reshaped my view of Barbera.

Deep opaque garnet with a slight tawny rim. The nose is captivating with blackberry jam, fig, cedar, dry pine cone, worn leather, clove, and a hint of truffle. Seamless palate - full body with vibrant
acidity, supple tannins that still have firm grip, and a velvety texture. Long, elegant finish. Still has 5–8 graceful years ahead. By far the best Barbera I’ve tasted.

In Rhino I trust. — 14 hours ago

Ben Lehman

9.1

Really good barbera with actual character and purity of fruit? Count me in — a month ago

Adam Baker

9.1

Drank with brats and burgers for 2025 Memorial Day. Really good. — a month ago

with Elissa and Kim

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2022 vintage. Medium/medium heavy body. Very nice but this was lacking the front and mid palate richness of the previous vintage. 06.18.25. — 15 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

This showed lots of cherry, berry, pomegranate fruit with licorice, savory spices, floral & tobacco motes — 18 days ago

Kamall

9.1

Lovely balance — 13 days ago

David D

9.1

One of my favorite vintners. Lots of good acids and bitey tannins. Some leather, raspberry and cherry, brambles, black pepper, touch of graphite? From Big Nose Full Body. 04/12/25 — 3 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.0

A bit much. Not elegant but super intense and almost seemed young. Only 13% but felt like more. — 13 days ago

Kamall

9.0

Great Italian house red — 13 days ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.0

Some blackberry, Smokey notes, so soft in the mouth. Went very well with risotto and sausage. I have to think that’s the pairing in Piedmont for most people. The average Italian there ain’t drinking Barbaresco every night. — 2 months ago