Barba

I Vasari Old Vines Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

8.6154 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Abruzzi, Italy
Montepulciano
Tomato-Based
Top Notes For
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Cherry, red licorice, some game and botanical herbs. Soft on the palate, bursting fresh red fruits, cherry, plum, graphite and subtle coffee notes. Such an incredible wine!

Cherry, red licorice, some game and botanical herbs. Soft on the palate, bursting fresh red fruits, cherry, plum, graphite and subtle coffee notes. Such an incredible wine!

Jan 26th, 2018
Christopher Pacheco

Sour cherries, blackberry and somewhat spicy. It's very interesting.

Sour cherries, blackberry and somewhat spicy. It's very interesting.

1 person found it helpfulAug 28th, 2015
Jenny Hemmer

Earthy minerality, sour cherry, just a little unbalanced.

Earthy minerality, sour cherry, just a little unbalanced.

Jun 3rd, 2016
Jess

Barba Vasari Old Vines Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2018

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, plum, spice
Dry. Flavors of fresh, ripe black cherry, plum, spice.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5

Barba Vasari Old Vines Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2018

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, plum, spice
Dry. Flavors of fresh, ripe black cherry, plum, spice.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5

Feb 8th, 2023
Pete

Light weight, sweeter than most montepulciano, fruity, wouldn’t look for it, might give a second try…

Light weight, sweeter than most montepulciano, fruity, wouldn’t look for it, might give a second try…

Dec 28th, 2022
Collin Cook

Good price point, spice

Good price point, spice

Feb 14th, 2022
Theresa Shroyer

8/5/21

8/5/21

Aug 5th, 2021
Craig Marino

Kelly and Craig both like it quite a bit; little zip/pepper with nice fruit

Kelly and Craig both like it quite a bit; little zip/pepper with nice fruit

Dec 29th, 2020
Jared Mayron

Solid $15 wine, cherry & spice

Solid $15 wine, cherry & spice

Jul 16th, 2019
Andrew Bros

Good aroma, drier/tannic but short finish.

Good aroma, drier/tannic but short finish.

Aug 24th, 2018