E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis)

Superiore Barbera d'Alba

8.712 ratings

8.92 pro ratings

Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy

Barbera

Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

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9.0

Such a long life ahead on this one.

Such a long life ahead on this one.

Aug 15th, 2015

8.9

Ottima

Ottima

Jul 28th, 2015

8.9

Very acidic.

Very acidic.

Jul 11th, 2016

7.6

Deep dark fig, concentrated aroma, minerality on the nose. Med body, med p acid, structure and bitter, hint of black berry but bit flat. Not my favorite...

Deep dark fig, concentrated aroma, minerality on the nose. Med body, med p acid, structure and bitter, hint of black berry but bit flat. Not my favorite...

May 30th, 2016

8.8

Ripe, traditional Barbera.

Ripe, traditional Barbera.

Mar 6th, 2016

V: bright purple N: blueberry, red cherry, hint of oak P: high acid, soft tannin, less fruitier than dolcetto, slight bitterness on end. Cocktail wine- this wine can enjoy by it self.

V: bright purple N: blueberry, red cherry, hint of oak P: high acid, soft tannin, less fruitier than dolcetto, slight bitterness on end. Cocktail wine- this wine can enjoy by it self.

Sep 15th, 2015

9.2

Heng had this a year ago

Heng had this a year ago

Mar 30th, 2024

Matthew had this 9 years ago

Matthew had this 9 years ago

Aug 14th, 2016

8.9

Vanessa had this 8 years ago

Vanessa had this 8 years ago

May 20th, 2017

9.1

Betty had this 9 years ago

Betty had this 9 years ago

Sep 16th, 2016