Vignafranca
Barba Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Abruzzi, Italy
Disappointingly lacklustre.
Disappointingly lacklustre.
2 people found it helpfulApr 14th, 2016
Should change the name to "Lackluster". No complexity.
Should change the name to "Lackluster". No complexity.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2016
Pretty complex on the nose with cinnamon, cherries, vanilla, cracked black pepper, and more spice. The palate is a bit too angular though, needing food to wake it up, but even then it was just blah for me.
Pretty complex on the nose with cinnamon, cherries, vanilla, cracked black pepper, and more spice. The palate is a bit too angular though, needing food to wake it up, but even then it was just blah for me.
1 person found it helpfulJan 13th, 2016
More from blind Italian night. This was eh. Very one dimensional. Floral nose. Plums and cherry on the palate. But nothing great.
More from blind Italian night. This was eh. Very one dimensional. Floral nose. Plums and cherry on the palate. But nothing great.
Mar 2nd, 2017Still a deep crimson color but with clear edged. Complex nose of cherry and blackberry with a slight hint balsamic and minerality. The mouth is deep blackberry and raspberry with some lingering tannins and a stoney finish. Shale maybe. Lingers on the palate for a good 45 seconds or so.
Still a deep crimson color but with clear edged. Complex nose of cherry and blackberry with a slight hint balsamic and minerality. The mouth is deep blackberry and raspberry with some lingering tannins and a stoney finish. Shale maybe. Lingers on the palate for a good 45 seconds or so.
May 27th, 2019
Good montepulciano. Needed time to open up.
Good montepulciano. Needed time to open up.
Nov 14th, 2018
All raspberry and vanilla. Not complex, still fun flavors.
All raspberry and vanilla. Not complex, still fun flavors.
Oct 7th, 2018
Balanced. That’s the word to describe this one. Not too dry. Not too fruity. Not too tannic. Not too acidic. Oak was really well-done (I don’t like oaky wines). I thought this was great for sipping, and would probably be even better with food. I’ll buy again.
Balanced. That’s the word to describe this one. Not too dry. Not too fruity. Not too tannic. Not too acidic. Oak was really well-done (I don’t like oaky wines). I thought this was great for sipping, and would probably be even better with food. I’ll buy again.
Feb 12th, 2018Smooth and fruity, med body, light tannins
Smooth and fruity, med body, light tannins
Nov 27th, 2017