From my birth state, still home at heart, Virginia, Barboursville Vineyards delivers with its Nebbiolo. Medium red in color pales to a pink on the rim--slightly more colorized than Piedmonte counterparts. On the nose are hints of kerosene (believe it), mint, and cherry. Medium plus acidity, medium plus alcohol (a bit hot on the tongue), and medium bodied. Red cherry and dried herbs on the plate. Drying, but pleasant tannins. This easily compares to a Langhe Nebbiolo of equal age. It would be interesting to taste older vintages. Very proud!!!
92 points
From my birth state, still home at heart, Virginia, Barboursville Vineyards delivers with its Nebbiolo. Medium red in color pales to a pink on the rim--slightly more colorized than Piedmonte counterparts. On the nose are hints of kerosene (believe it), mint, and cherry. Medium plus acidity, medium plus alcohol (a bit hot on the tongue), and medium bodied. Red cherry and dried herbs on the plate. Drying, but pleasant tannins. This easily compares to a Langhe Nebbiolo of equal age. It would be interesting to taste older vintages. Very proud!!!
92 points
Jun 26th, 2024
An Italian grape grown in VA! Bright Ruby color with aromas of red berry fruits, earthy mushrooms and floral notes. On the palate flavors of sour cherry and strawberry with pepper, mushrooms and perfumed woody spice notes. Fine grippy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, cedar spice and earthy mushroom character.
An Italian grape grown in VA! Bright Ruby color with aromas of red berry fruits, earthy mushrooms and floral notes. On the palate flavors of sour cherry and strawberry with pepper, mushrooms and perfumed woody spice notes. Fine grippy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, cedar spice and earthy mushroom character.
Sep 21st, 2023
Flirting with Old World finish and deep dried fruit flavors of Italian namesake. Virginia wines gaining strength.
Flirting with Old World finish and deep dried fruit flavors of Italian namesake. Virginia wines gaining strength.
1 person found it helpfulJun 3rd, 2018
Brought the bottle. It has a nice bright taste. Clearly a Nebbiolo. One of the best non-traditional state wines I’ve had.
Brought the bottle. It has a nice bright taste. Clearly a Nebbiolo. One of the best non-traditional state wines I’ve had.
1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2017
Weird vintage.
1 person found it helpfulJun 27th, 2015
Okay, I love this. 70% old world and 30% new world. Not exactly Piedmont but absolutely maintains a shadow of Nebbiolo.
Okay, I love this. 70% old world and 30% new world. Not exactly Piedmont but absolutely maintains a shadow of Nebbiolo.
1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2015
Grip, surprising acidity, great finish. Nice.
Grip, surprising acidity, great finish. Nice.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2015
Virginian Nebbiolo - Wow. Can only imagine what a few more years would do for this wine. Better than most Barolo at this price..
Virginian Nebbiolo - Wow. Can only imagine what a few more years would do for this wine. Better than most Barolo at this price..
1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2013
Blackberry, raspberry, eucalyptus, oak, black cherry, mossy earth and sage. Good acidity and moderate tannins.
Blackberry, raspberry, eucalyptus, oak, black cherry, mossy earth and sage. Good acidity and moderate tannins.
Nov 22nd, 2015
Nebbiolo probably is still better off stay in Piemonte
Nebbiolo probably is still better off stay in Piemonte
Sep 6th, 2014
Virginia, USA
