Castello del Poggio
Barbera d'Asti
Medium bodied, black fruited, savoury dry finish, slight diluteness and anise/menthol after taste that gives it a medicinal dimension that keeps it from rating higher. 9.50€/$14
Medium bodied, black fruited, savoury dry finish, slight diluteness and anise/menthol after taste that gives it a medicinal dimension that keeps it from rating higher. 9.50€/$14
Oct 5th, 2017Woody. Definitely elegant and inoffensive, but a bit more rustic and pleasantly abrasive when first opened.
Woody. Definitely elegant and inoffensive, but a bit more rustic and pleasantly abrasive when first opened.
Oct 13th, 2016Nice fruit Barbera with buttery oaky finish
Nice fruit Barbera with buttery oaky finish
Jun 23rd, 2015Straightforward and enjoyable. Juicy, earth and good length
Straightforward and enjoyable. Juicy, earth and good length
Jun 17th, 2015Rotting berries and cherry juice, I don't know why I want to call this "fluffy" on the mid palate but there you go.
Rotting berries and cherry juice, I don't know why I want to call this "fluffy" on the mid palate but there you go.
Jan 24th, 2015Correct, pas plus pour moi dans ma palette. Terreux. Bien et complexe au début, en respirant moins intéressant.
Correct, pas plus pour moi dans ma palette. Terreux. Bien et complexe au début, en respirant moins intéressant.
Jul 7th, 2022Slightly acidic without food but good companion with tomato based entree. OK but we've had better Barberas
Slightly acidic without food but good companion with tomato based entree. OK but we've had better Barberas
Jul 13th, 2019