Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Youthful and unwinded at the moment, give it time, 3 hrs in the decanter or a day opened, and you’ll be rewarded as it opens up and reveal its developing and dense complexity with a foreground of crisp fresh fruit and a loaded background, full presence on the palate with a cut through acidity driving the long finish.
Youthful and unwinded at the moment, give it time, 3 hrs in the decanter or a day opened, and you’ll be rewarded as it opens up and reveal its developing and dense complexity with a foreground of crisp fresh fruit and a loaded background, full presence on the palate with a cut through acidity driving the long finish.
Feb 23rd, 2019
Rose, flower and plum aroma. Acidic and sour with tanning and spiciness. First time to enjoy elegant Barbera! 2016 @1330, Kping -, 220426-220513
Rose, flower and plum aroma. Acidic and sour with tanning and spiciness. First time to enjoy elegant Barbera! 2016 @1330, Kping -, 220426-220513
Apr 28th, 2022
Opened yesterday, but better today. Notes from 24 hrs open, sitting unrefrigerated on the counter overnight. I saw 15% abv, and I coughed...wow. On the nose: ripe plum, sawdust, some va, a touch stewy, i.e., not well-delineated. On the palate: good acidity keeps this fresh, loads of fruit including plum and blood orange, then more hi-toned and slightly glossy, but ok density. I didn't get a huge amount of tannin, but I did get a fair amount of heat. Good winter barbera, I guess, but maybe less food-friendly than I like.
Opened yesterday, but better today. Notes from 24 hrs open, sitting unrefrigerated on the counter overnight. I saw 15% abv, and I coughed...wow. On the nose: ripe plum, sawdust, some va, a touch stewy, i.e., not well-delineated. On the palate: good acidity keeps this fresh, loads of fruit including plum and blood orange, then more hi-toned and slightly glossy, but ok density. I didn't get a huge amount of tannin, but I did get a fair amount of heat. Good winter barbera, I guess, but maybe less food-friendly than I like.
Dec 7th, 2020
Very dry with oak aroma and bright cherry notes in the middle, finishes clean.
Very dry with oak aroma and bright cherry notes in the middle, finishes clean.
Dec 26th, 2019
things appear to be back on track in Neive.
things appear to be back on track in Neive.
Dec 24th, 2019
Lovely wine. I was expecting a light wine and it surprisingly had a consistency and appearance of a Cabernet Sauvignon. Earthy with notes of plum and shimeji. Higher alcohol grade invites this wine to a cellar for one or two years more.
Lovely wine. I was expecting a light wine and it surprisingly had a consistency and appearance of a Cabernet Sauvignon. Earthy with notes of plum and shimeji. Higher alcohol grade invites this wine to a cellar for one or two years more.
Jul 17th, 2019
Barbera's of the Piedmont Region are routinely good to excellent...filer flavor than most of the neighboring Tuscan wines.
Barbera's of the Piedmont Region are routinely good to excellent...filer flavor than most of the neighboring Tuscan wines.
May 13th, 2019Jens had this 5 years ago
Jens had this 5 years ago
Dec 5th, 2019
