Piedmont Barbera

G.D. Vajra

Barbera d'Alba 2017

Nariz: cereza negra, ciruela, arándano, pasas, regaliz, frutas sobre maduras

Boca: Tanino sedosos, Acidez M, Alcohol Alto

Podría pasar por Amarone por los aromas y el alcohol. Muy bueno, pero mas “ripe” que un Barbera típico.
— a month ago

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Massolino

Serralunga d'Alba Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Not as dense in colour as I was expecting. On swirling quite tawny on the rim. Aromas of dry red cherries, menthol and a touch of leather. Medium bodied for a Barolo. It does finish with dry dusty persistent tannins. An enjoyable Barolo in the mid to lighter style. Certainly not for long keeping. Went well with homemade pasta. — 19 days ago

Eric, Severn and 21 others liked this

G.D. Vajra

Bricco delle Viole Barolo Nebbiolo 2003

Beautiful mint, rose, and tobacco elements with a vibrant herbal character. Nebbiolo usually ages very well, and this is a great example. — 9 days ago

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Vietti

Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 2020

Quality everyday wines distinguishes Italian reds, and this is no exception. The colour is pale ruby indicative of a young wine, translucent almost, but not in the least derogatory. The nose is perfumed with rose petals, cherry, and hints of a clean morning forest. On the palate is its dry, light bodied, highly acidic, slightly tannic, medium alcohol, with moderate red fruit intensity, minerality, and earthiness; and finally a medium finish. Good to very good wine, perfect any day of the week. Versatile food pairings: pasta, chicken, vegetarian warm dishes, veal, pork, sandwich, or all by itself. — a month ago

Daniel, Andrew and 20 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2016

At this stage Ferrando Carema White Label ‘16 blows away Produttori Barbaresco ‘16. Produttori is very ripe, and the alcohol is less in balance. The ‘16 normale does not really exhibit the freshness and elegance I associate with classic Barbaresco. Yes, the concentration and depth is impressive, and maybe at 10-20+ years the wine will achieve harmony. For now it exhibits more climate change character than the high tone energy desired. This is a Grey Market bottle purchased recently. I wonder if less than pristine storage and/or transit was an influence. I will compare notes with bottles purchased on release and via authorized Importer somewhere down the road. — 15 days ago

Lyle, Severn and 4 others liked this

Cordero di Montezemolo

Monfalletto Barolo Nebbiolo 2018

Desperate need of air to settle down. 18s be super dry. — 8 days ago

John, Lyle and 12 others liked this

Azienda Vitivinicola Nervi

Gattinara Nebbiolo 2006

2006 Magnum. Nice tobacco and licorice elements and good acidity, but lacking fruit. Finish is on the bitter side. Was expecting more from this one. — 23 days ago

Ira, Daniel and 1 other liked this

Giacomo Conterno

Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

Pretty similar colour to the Bartolo , medium deep garnet core , slightly less terracotta at the rim. Porcini mushrooms , sous bois , dried meat , really quite complex. On the palate more mineral , but with a strong meaty , porcini mushroom note , then with blueberry , blackberry . Very fine but present tannins , lovely balanced acidity . Long and really refined . With time in the glass shows well , but will improve over the next 5 -8 years and continue on a further 10 at least — 19 days ago

Vino, Tom and 18 others liked this

Cantina Bartolo Mascarello

Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

Reasonably deep garnet , terracotta rim . Lighter with more red fruits , slightly floral , spicy , really quite elegant. Long on the palate , good acidity , quite noticeable slightly rustic tannin. Red rose and red fruits on the palate . Good length . Drinking well and will continue to do so for the next 10 years or so. — 19 days ago

Tom, Severn and 11 others liked this
Giovanni

Giovanni

The best !!

Vietti

Roero Arneis 2021

Very good causal wine. Nice white fruit. Medium length finish. — a day ago