Trader Joe's

Petit Reserve Paso Robles Barbera

9.016 ratings

8.81 pro ratings

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA

Barbera

Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.0

Medium bodied and slightly tart. Blueberries are detected by the tongue, and plums with hints of cinnamon are detected by the nose. Enjoy.

Medium bodied and slightly tart. Blueberries are detected by the tongue, and plums with hints of cinnamon are detected by the nose. Enjoy.

1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2016

8.8

Inky deep purple. Briar, red berries, black currant and higher alcohol notes in nose. Cherry leather, bing cherry, lactic acid in mouth, slightly hot. Fine grain astringency and some seed bitterness. Old school California Barbera, what's not to like? Good value for what it is. (Castoro Cellar is the producer, get to know them better)

Inky deep purple. Briar, red berries, black currant and higher alcohol notes in nose. Cherry leather, bing cherry, lactic acid in mouth, slightly hot. Fine grain astringency and some seed bitterness. Old school California Barbera, what's not to like? Good value for what it is. (Castoro Cellar is the producer, get to know them better)

Jan 9th, 2017

9.2

Dark cherry notes with a light fruitiness. Very easy sippin.

Dark cherry notes with a light fruitiness. Very easy sippin.

Apr 15th, 2023

9.6

TJ’s $7.99

TJ’s $7.99

Mar 12th, 2020

8.9

Nice berry and a little pepper smokiness

Nice berry and a little pepper smokiness

Mar 4th, 2017

9.0

Tastes like a Cab...it's my first Barbera. Fruit forward and smooth with a nice finish. A hint of sweetness. Really great!!

Tastes like a Cab...it's my first Barbera. Fruit forward and smooth with a nice finish. A hint of sweetness. Really great!!

Dec 6th, 2016

8.6

Blackberry, pomegranate, cedar. Mellow nose, medium body.

Blackberry, pomegranate, cedar. Mellow nose, medium body.

Nov 17th, 2016

9.0

Fruit forward, complex, nice finish

Fruit forward, complex, nice finish

Dec 30th, 2015

9.4

First Barbera, from Trader Joe's made by castoro cellars

First Barbera, from Trader Joe's made by castoro cellars

Sep 25th, 2013

Love this

Love this

Aug 7th, 2014