Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Not expressive, almost watered down.
Not expressive, almost watered down.
Oct 13th, 2020
In our blind tasting group, only 1 of 5 nailed this as Barbera. Less extracted and lighter in weight, the ripeness in this fruit made us think we were drinking something from southern Italy. My guess is that some of this Barbera was picked a little later in the harvest. Value wine for sure, but I've had better for the price.
In our blind tasting group, only 1 of 5 nailed this as Barbera. Less extracted and lighter in weight, the ripeness in this fruit made us think we were drinking something from southern Italy. My guess is that some of this Barbera was picked a little later in the harvest. Value wine for sure, but I've had better for the price.
Dec 11th, 2019
Really fun black cherry, earthy , rose petal, soft tannins, medium acidity
Really fun black cherry, earthy , rose petal, soft tannins, medium acidity
Oct 20th, 2019
Seriously I want my 🦷 back. Desperately need foooood.
Seriously I want my 🦷 back. Desperately need foooood.
Aug 6th, 2019
From the depths of studying-Italy-is-hell I bring you Barbera-is-heaven. Seriously WHY are we not coveting all the (good) Barbera. This is the stuff and people still don’t know so the price is...oh wait, hush, don’t tell anyone! I’d like to keep buying it at these prices though it deserves far more. It goes down like flower-enchanted Pinot Noir that is unmistakably Italian. It just has that extra kick of sour and earth that alerts one from whence it came. It’s all vibrant red fruits and pickled things and maybe some balsamic and maybe all those things had a yacht party in oak. New and used. Like this wine’s soul.
From the depths of studying-Italy-is-hell I bring you Barbera-is-heaven. Seriously WHY are we not coveting all the (good) Barbera. This is the stuff and people still don’t know so the price is...oh wait, hush, don’t tell anyone! I’d like to keep buying it at these prices though it deserves far more. It goes down like flower-enchanted Pinot Noir that is unmistakably Italian. It just has that extra kick of sour and earth that alerts one from whence it came. It’s all vibrant red fruits and pickled things and maybe some balsamic and maybe all those things had a yacht party in oak. New and used. Like this wine’s soul.
May 27th, 2019
Vietti Winery Dinner with Elena Currado; 26 October 2018 at Wheatleigh Hotel; Lenox, MA
Vietti Winery Dinner with Elena Currado; 26 October 2018 at Wheatleigh Hotel; Lenox, MA
Oct 27th, 2018
Deep purple fruit with sexy gamey nose dominates with subtle vanilla tobacco and cherry, something sorta minty or herbal to it. medium body smooth mild tannins on finish not super complex super table wine tho esp w venison or lamb or pizza or you know...food
Deep purple fruit with sexy gamey nose dominates with subtle vanilla tobacco and cherry, something sorta minty or herbal to it. medium body smooth mild tannins on finish not super complex super table wine tho esp w venison or lamb or pizza or you know...food
Aug 21st, 2018
Really worth the time to let it evolve in glass- the plumb notes deepen, some of the high pitch burns off.
Really worth the time to let it evolve in glass- the plumb notes deepen, some of the high pitch burns off.
Mar 27th, 2018
Black and red fruit, black berry marmalade, anise, black pepper, dried meat.
Black cherry, fig, boysenberry, coffee ground, cherry stems.
Black and red fruit, black berry marmalade, anise, black pepper, dried meat.
Black cherry, fig, boysenberry, coffee ground, cherry stems.
