Pinotman /// Andreas

9.1

Cosco - cherry morello galore really in your face. Hint bitter quite mellowed out with pizza and pasta can’t go wrong. Get it!!!!!! — a month ago

Shelly Murray

10

This was really nice, better than barbers d’asti? — 2 years ago

Heather Danskin

9.7

Delicious! From Smithsonian wine. — 2 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Bright ruby color. 100% Barbera. Aromas of plums, forest floor, and spices. Pallet is full of blackberry, black licorice and tobacco. Ripe, juicy and round. Pretty well balanced. Pairs well with foods that include tomato sauce. — 3 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Nizza Riserva 2020, Piemonte, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
100% Barbera from Nizza DOCG Riserva, produced by Bersano from the “Generala” vineyard in Monferrato. Aged 30 months, with at least 12 months in wood. A strikingly polished and generous expression of Barbera that massively overdelivers for the price.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, plum compote, dried red berries, sweet spice, subtle vanilla, and a touch of cedar. Ripe and expressive, with lovely depth and a smooth oak influence.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full body with supple texture and beautifully integrated acidity. Smooth, rounded, and polished, with enough structure to keep it serious while remaining incredibly easy to enjoy.

Food Pairings
Braised short ribs, mushroom pasta, sausage pizza, aged cheeses, roast pork, or hearty tomato-based dishes.

Verdict
A bafflingly good value. This bottle drinks far above its price point and shows how serious Barbera from Nizza can be when given proper élevage. Plush, balanced, and deeply satisfying.

Did You Know?
Nizza DOCG is considered one of the top appellations for Barbera, focused on a smaller, higher-quality zone within Monferrato in Piemonte.

🍷 Personal Pick
One of those bottles that makes you stop and say, “Wait… Trader Joe’s?” Smooth enough to rival many wines well above its shelf price. — a month ago

Sergio Schwarz

9.2

March 5 2024 in NY — 2 years ago

Dani S.

9.5

Absolutely loved this orange wine. Subtle funk and slightly effervescent. — 3 years ago

Matt Waring

9.2

At ten, this is simply incredible. Predominantly black fruit with acidity off the charts that lingers long after the sip. — 10 months ago

Yuki Watanabe

9.0

Ripe dark fruits , slight floral on the nose. Boysenberry, hint of honey, velvety, very late tannin , balanced body. Love it — a year ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

Toasted cherry. Medium bodied. Good drinking window. Nailed it with a rib eye on the grill. — 3 years ago