Popped and poured. The 2011 Barbera d’Alba pours a deep, garnet (with some purple) color with a near opaque core. Slightly hazy. No signs of particles or gas. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous. Boysenberries , mulberries, dark cherry, braised beef (no cap), oiled leather, dried leaf tobacco, organic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry; medium tannins and medium+ acid. Alcohol is medium+. Confirming the notes from the nose. This is really tasty right now. While I don’t think this is going to fall off a cliff soon, I also don’t think there is any reason to hold any longer. Drink now and enjoy while the fruits are still nicely balanced with the secondary characteristics.
Popped and poured. The 2011 Barbera d’Alba pours a deep, garnet (with some purple) color with a near opaque core. Slightly hazy. No signs of particles or gas. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous. Boysenberries , mulberries, dark cherry, braised beef (no cap), oiled leather, dried leaf tobacco, organic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry; medium tannins and medium+ acid. Alcohol is medium+. Confirming the notes from the nose. This is really tasty right now. While I don’t think this is going to fall off a cliff soon, I also don’t think there is any reason to hold any longer. Drink now and enjoy while the fruits are still nicely balanced with the secondary characteristics.
Oct 10th, 2023
Delicious. Floral, brambly fruits and cherry crunch with a little pepperiness, good weight, even and long and good acid balance.
Delicious. Floral, brambly fruits and cherry crunch with a little pepperiness, good weight, even and long and good acid balance.
Oct 23rd, 2015
Singing. Bright, floral, watermelon rind. Very balanced. Enjoyed immensely.
Singing. Bright, floral, watermelon rind. Very balanced. Enjoyed immensely.
Jul 27th, 2014
No beating Bartolo: snappy, juicy, super-fresh
No beating Bartolo: snappy, juicy, super-fresh
May 26th, 2014
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
