Barreri & Rovati

Riserva Barbaresco Nebbiolo

8.698 ratings
8.25 pro ratings
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Austin Baird

Bright strawberry, plum, and light tobacco. Strong, firm tannic structure balanced with vibrant lilac floral notes.

Bright strawberry, plum, and light tobacco. Strong, firm tannic structure balanced with vibrant lilac floral notes.

Mar 28th, 2022
Kyle Lockhart

Extremely soft and silky mouth feel. Low body. Lots of soft and delicate fruit notes wrapped with slate/graphite like flavors that leads to a med tannin and dry finish. Delicate wine that is understated and very tasty, let it breathe over an evening

Extremely soft and silky mouth feel. Low body. Lots of soft and delicate fruit notes wrapped with slate/graphite like flavors that leads to a med tannin and dry finish. Delicate wine that is understated and very tasty, let it breathe over an evening

1 person found it helpfulAug 5th, 2015
Sofia Horvath

Better with food and some air. Pretty acidic.

Better with food and some air. Pretty acidic.

Feb 8th, 2017
Erin Bender

Soooo much acidity!

Soooo much acidity!

Jan 30th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.1

Sadly, not so good. Enough said.

Sadly, not so good. Enough said.

Mar 13th, 2016
Jeff Burrows

Daughter asked me to evaluate wines from Trader Joe's. This is bottle #4 of 10 purchased. For $20, a nice wine, recognizable as Nebbiolo, but not really a 04 riserva.

Daughter asked me to evaluate wines from Trader Joe's. This is bottle #4 of 10 purchased. For $20, a nice wine, recognizable as Nebbiolo, but not really a 04 riserva.

Jun 21st, 2015
Becky Chidester

I guess I expected more for a Riserva it was okay.

I guess I expected more for a Riserva it was okay.

Feb 1st, 2025
Mike Miller

Dry rich tannins. Going to decant it then try again.

Dry rich tannins. Going to decant it then try again.

Oct 27th, 2024
David Metcalf

Yep that's a <$15 Trader Joe's crap shoot. Shows decent varietal character and energy for its age and bulk price point. Unsurprisingly exits the room mid sentence.

Yep that's a <$15 Trader Joe's crap shoot. Shows decent varietal character and energy for its age and bulk price point. Unsurprisingly exits the room mid sentence.

Nov 18th, 2017
Jessica Knickerbocker

Barely saved from the drain. Do not buy again!

Barely saved from the drain. Do not buy again!

Jun 22nd, 2022