Thien Bui

9.3

One of the best of Barbaresco by far — 9 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.5

Pretty deep ruby , thin ruby rim . This is quite closed at first , but very focused mineral and grafite , oyster shell notes with dark blackcurrant and blackberry notes , spicy touches too . On the palate this is really focused and reserved , lots of mineral tinged black fruits , tobacco , oyster shell . Quite rich yet very good balance, fresh acidity . Ripe but gritty tannins , saline and really long finish . Accessible now , but really destined for the long term. Wait another 5-10 years , will drink well a further 20 . At Vinous Icons, Pier 60 NY, Feb 2025 — a year ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

@delectable Rio Sordo Barbaresco

Nose is beautiful. Softened cherry fruit.

Palate is still fresh. Cherries. Some spice. Still tannic.

Bought from fass selections — 6 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Classic Nebbiolo. Smoke, tar, roses, leather, spice, complex and pure. Good grip, very juicy, balanced and pure. Gorgeous Treiso fruit. Pure. Textured, juicy, pure. It has such lovable classic Nebbiolo fruit. It’s very giving in a super classic way. — 6 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

30 November 2017. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

30 November 2017. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.2

30 November 2017. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.3

This is a bit more dense and complex on the nose , denser fruits perhaps with some cedar , herbal hints along side the slightly bitter cherries . This fills out more on the palate , is longer and more intense , touch of herbal bitter cherries and pine sap. Really long and fresh . Needs time but has all the qualities to age well over the next 10 years . At Vinous Icons NY , Pier 60 , Feb 2025. — a year ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

For a wine sixteen years old, it is disappointing. But overall, it's ok: leather, liquorice, mint, silky tannins, nice acidity. — 3 years ago

Pooneet K

9.3

Really a wonderful barbaresco riserva. Should have bought more than one bottle. Lots of sediment, so a decant is in order. Wonderfully deep nose, so velvety on the palate. Nice long finish. Just enough refreshing acid too - could have used a smidge more but still very nice. Great pairing with Allen brothers duroc pork chops. — 3 years ago

Ryan Guy

9.1

Rust showing on the rim... Crunchy red berry with hints of VA. Evergreen pine scent and a sultry black cherry round. Chi tea spice and ginger round out the nose. Fresh palate with juicy cherry transitions into mocha flavors. Finishes dry and with a delicious factor. With air this becomes more oxidative. Drink now. — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

30 November 2017. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.7

30 November 2017. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.4

No formal notes . This is more lemon yellow . Not showing much perlage . Spiced ginger bread , slightly meaty notes . With some orange rind , and brioche , dried mushroom notes . This is creamy and rich on the palate , lovely spiced yellow fruits orange peel, and brioche . Long and complete , perfect now and over the next 5 or so years. At Vinous Icons NY , Pier 60 , Feb 2025 — a year ago

Matthew Cohen

9.6

Nose: so elegantly floral. So nebbiolo. Deep.

Palate: so silky. Elegant. Supple early season cherry. Still fresh but has integrates perfectly.

Fass selections — 2 years ago

Joel F

9.0

Amazing pairing with tomato based sauces, easy drinking, fairly light, but good flavour. — 5 years ago

Karen Tripson

9.0

Intense flavors of terroir eucalyptus olive and more — 6 years ago

Sean O'Donnell

9.0

Intense cherry, tobacco & licorice. Flavors of sun baked fruit. — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.1

30 November 2017. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.2

30 November 2017. Bubbles On The Battery, Pier A Harbor House, New York, NY. — 9 years ago