Giacomo Borgogno & Figli

Barbera d'Alba

9.0229 ratings
8.927 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
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
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2015 / tasted blind / I find #barbera one of the most difficult grapes to recognise.

Vintage 2015 / tasted blind / I find #barbera one of the most difficult grapes to recognise.

Oct 6th, 2018
Jason Gaffner

Okay I guess. No mid palate. Expected more from this producer.

Okay I guess. No mid palate. Expected more from this producer.

1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2017
Louie Christensen

Such a great lil wine. Ripe cherries, pops of raspberry, followed by waves of tobacco and sweet-wood smoke. Bright acidity, backed by just the right amount of structure.

Such a great lil wine. Ripe cherries, pops of raspberry, followed by waves of tobacco and sweet-wood smoke. Bright acidity, backed by just the right amount of structure.

May 29th, 2017
Nico J. Snyman

Never really enjoyed Barbera, find there's too many examples lacking any real definition, this one is high toned/aromatic, showing really well.

Never really enjoyed Barbera, find there's too many examples lacking any real definition, this one is high toned/aromatic, showing really well.

Jan 27th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep red with dark edges And aromas of red fruit and earthy spices. On the palate tart red fruits and plum flavors with bits of cacao and herb notes. Balanced acidity and tannins shows some toasty oak on the lingering finish. Nice, easy drinking!

Deep red with dark edges And aromas of red fruit and earthy spices. On the palate tart red fruits and plum flavors with bits of cacao and herb notes. Balanced acidity and tannins shows some toasty oak on the lingering finish. Nice, easy drinking!

Aug 21st, 2016
jerod peitsmeyer

dolcetto and urban heat island

dolcetto and urban heat island

Feb 27th, 2016
jake aziz

Awesome dolcetto.

Awesome dolcetto.

Dec 1st, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.6

Strawberry, cherry, dried flowers with some VA on the nose. Dried strawberries, cranberries, cherries and perfumed violet floral finish.

Strawberry, cherry, dried flowers with some VA on the nose. Dried strawberries, cranberries, cherries and perfumed violet floral finish.

May 6th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.8

Big purple perfume flowers and spice nose. Bright blue fruits, cherry, dry cranberries. Mid level tannins and a floral finish.

Big purple perfume flowers and spice nose. Bright blue fruits, cherry, dry cranberries. Mid level tannins and a floral finish.

May 6th, 2015
Lee Abraham

Sales Cliff Lede Vineyards, Breggo Cellars

8.6

What a great everyday bottle with pasta!

What a great everyday bottle with pasta!

Jun 27th, 2013