De Forville
Barbaresco Nebbiolo
Barbaresco, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Young but such a benchmark for the region. Sappy red and black fruit, bramble, and lithe tar notes. You want this in a blind lineup of what barbaresco “should” be.
Young but such a benchmark for the region. Sappy red and black fruit, bramble, and lithe tar notes. You want this in a blind lineup of what barbaresco “should” be.
Oct 19th, 2020
Still needs help in opening up, beit decant or time in bottle, but the rewards are there. Dark black fruits, a bit of creosote, somewhat austere overall.
Still needs help in opening up, beit decant or time in bottle, but the rewards are there. Dark black fruits, a bit of creosote, somewhat austere overall.
Apr 9th, 2020Refined Nebbiolo from a great producer. Great development.
Refined Nebbiolo from a great producer. Great development.
Mar 23rd, 2020
Proper Barbaresco from a great vintage. Right in the sweet spot: burnt sugar, quatre épices, roasted plums. The ultra-structure that all the great ‘10s have make this a likely candidate to drink well for another 10 years. Amazing that this is still in stores for $30 or less.
Proper Barbaresco from a great vintage. Right in the sweet spot: burnt sugar, quatre épices, roasted plums. The ultra-structure that all the great ‘10s have make this a likely candidate to drink well for another 10 years. Amazing that this is still in stores for $30 or less.
Mar 10th, 2019
Well-made, smoky Barbaresco with some oak influence. Tech sheet indicates 2 years in oak, but not much detail on the size of the barrels. Violets, sour cherry, almond, baking spices, white mushroom, sage. Plenty of acid a tannins... this 2015 needs some time in bottle. SommSelect Fall 2018.
Well-made, smoky Barbaresco with some oak influence. Tech sheet indicates 2 years in oak, but not much detail on the size of the barrels. Violets, sour cherry, almond, baking spices, white mushroom, sage. Plenty of acid a tannins... this 2015 needs some time in bottle. SommSelect Fall 2018.
Nov 3rd, 2018
Classic floral nose. More candies strawberry/raspberry than tar, but still distinct gravel. Lithe, lucid, elegant on the palate. Rose, then ripe strawberry. Understated acid structure. Long, developing finish.
Classic floral nose. More candies strawberry/raspberry than tar, but still distinct gravel. Lithe, lucid, elegant on the palate. Rose, then ripe strawberry. Understated acid structure. Long, developing finish.
Feb 17th, 2018
As always, a terrific old-school barbaresco at a fantastic price. And always a great indicator of vintage quality.
As always, a terrific old-school barbaresco at a fantastic price. And always a great indicator of vintage quality.
Nov 11th, 2017
Hits the spot. Really beautiful, pure and bright red fruits that are perfectly ripe. High acid to match the fruit, some "leather" and a little EA. cherry fruit is starting to dry a touch. Stewed cherries. "Rusty". Alc not too high which is nice. Again, hits the nebb spot.
Hits the spot. Really beautiful, pure and bright red fruits that are perfectly ripe. High acid to match the fruit, some "leather" and a little EA. cherry fruit is starting to dry a touch. Stewed cherries. "Rusty". Alc not too high which is nice. Again, hits the nebb spot.
2 people found it helpfulJun 8th, 2014
Bright Ruby with aromas of red fruits, floral and sweet notes, 100% Nebbiolo. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and currants with notes of licorice and sweet figs. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral character.
Bright Ruby with aromas of red fruits, floral and sweet notes, 100% Nebbiolo. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and currants with notes of licorice and sweet figs. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and earthy mineral character.
1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2022
When circumstances dictate a trip to the Carrefour in Alba...
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1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2019