San Fereolo
Austri Langhe Barbera
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. “Austri” from San Fereolo is a remarkable example of Barbera from an area in Piemonte most famous for wine made from the Dolcetto grape. The 2004 vintage pours a deep, garnet color moving towards a slightly orange rim with moderate staining of the tears. Medium+ viscosity with some light signs of sediment and light staining of the tears. The nose is nothing short of extraordinary. The wine is vinous with notes of black cherry, blackberry, spiced meat, mushrooms, saffron, dried green herbs, anise, conditioned leather, red and purple flowers, and crushed gravel. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(-?) tannins and medium(+?) acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is forever long; tart and multi-layered. A wine of impeccable texture. Pure class and should be considered a benchmark. Drink now but well-stored bottles should have the legs to hang in there for at least another 3-5 years.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. “Austri” from San Fereolo is a remarkable example of Barbera from an area in Piemonte most famous for wine made from the Dolcetto grape. The 2004 vintage pours a deep, garnet color moving towards a slightly orange rim with moderate staining of the tears. Medium+ viscosity with some light signs of sediment and light staining of the tears. The nose is nothing short of extraordinary. The wine is vinous with notes of black cherry, blackberry, spiced meat, mushrooms, saffron, dried green herbs, anise, conditioned leather, red and purple flowers, and crushed gravel. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(-?) tannins and medium(+?) acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is forever long; tart and multi-layered. A wine of impeccable texture. Pure class and should be considered a benchmark. Drink now but well-stored bottles should have the legs to hang in there for at least another 3-5 years.
Nov 17th, 2023
A delicious wine, with plum, Morello Cherry, sandalwood. A little heat on the nose, perhaps. Quite pretty and accessible, with lush fruit regardless of age. With more time, loses heat. Nice.
A delicious wine, with plum, Morello Cherry, sandalwood. A little heat on the nose, perhaps. Quite pretty and accessible, with lush fruit regardless of age. With more time, loses heat. Nice.
Oct 2nd, 2016
Wow. '04 Barbera with a touch of Nebbiolo. So delicious
Wow. '04 Barbera with a touch of Nebbiolo. So delicious
Jul 17th, 2016
Outstanding! Purchased at Ruby Wine.
Outstanding! Purchased at Ruby Wine.
Sep 5th, 2015The 14.5 alc is felt, but really nice
The 14.5 alc is felt, but really nice
Mar 9th, 2014
Rustic stewed cherries, nice. Delicious.
Rustic stewed cherries, nice. Delicious.
Mar 14th, 2017
Red and black currants, cherries, grippy tannins. This is a big wine. High alcohol. Decant for at least 1 hour.
Red and black currants, cherries, grippy tannins. This is a big wine. High alcohol. Decant for at least 1 hour.
Aug 14th, 2016
Wow. So tasty. Italy. Earth. Tannins but not over the top
Wow. So tasty. Italy. Earth. Tannins but not over the top
Jul 2nd, 2016
3 years of elevage in large neutral oak, another 3-4 in bottle before release. One of two cuvees San Fereolo produces in this fashion. 95% Barbera 5% Nebbiolo. Absolutely stunning , black cherry, woody, licorice undertones. Nice acidity and mild tannins
3 years of elevage in large neutral oak, another 3-4 in bottle before release. One of two cuvees San Fereolo produces in this fashion. 95% Barbera 5% Nebbiolo. Absolutely stunning , black cherry, woody, licorice undertones. Nice acidity and mild tannins
Feb 13th, 2016