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Vigna Martina Barbera d'Alba

9.2139 ratings
9.219 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
Jay Kline

Popped and poured; consumed over a few hours. The 2016 Barbera "Vigna Martina" is deep, dark ruby with an almost impenetrable core. More than ample in the fruit department with all the dark berries. However, it's got enough of the non-fruits: the inorganic earth, purple flowers, some herbs and spices, to leave one in no doubt of its origin. This is certainly one of the more polished versions of Barbera. As for longevity, even at 6 years post vintage, this seemed fairly primary. That being said and based off my experiences with Barbera in this category, I expect the secondary characteristics of leather to begin emerging in the next couple of years. Tasty now and should continue to reward through 2030.

Popped and poured; consumed over a few hours. The 2016 Barbera "Vigna Martina" is deep, dark ruby with an almost impenetrable core. More than ample in the fruit department with all the dark berries. However, it's got enough of the non-fruits: the inorganic earth, purple flowers, some herbs and spices, to leave one in no doubt of its origin. This is certainly one of the more polished versions of Barbera. As for longevity, even at 6 years post vintage, this seemed fairly primary. That being said and based off my experiences with Barbera in this category, I expect the secondary characteristics of leather to begin emerging in the next couple of years. Tasty now and should continue to reward through 2030.

Oct 16th, 2023
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Favorite Barbera d’Alba ever. Everything in place with acid in balance. Purple and black fruit.

Favorite Barbera d’Alba ever. Everything in place with acid in balance. Purple and black fruit.

Jun 12th, 2022
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.0

Berries. Acidity completely tamed. Soft

Berries. Acidity completely tamed. Soft

Apr 21st, 2022
Chris McClellan

Big ripe red cherries, some underripe blackcherry, spicy, tomato leaf, savory notes , great acid..long finish..delicious. Paired with chicken parmigiana... great producer...bought this from the beautiful estate in monforte...

Big ripe red cherries, some underripe blackcherry, spicy, tomato leaf, savory notes , great acid..long finish..delicious. Paired with chicken parmigiana... great producer...bought this from the beautiful estate in monforte...

Apr 10th, 2020
Chris MacLean

So juicy and easy to drink. Great pairing with my salsiccia and broccoli pizza.

So juicy and easy to drink. Great pairing with my salsiccia and broccoli pizza.

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2017
Anna Utevsky

Herbaceous after a little time to open up.

Herbaceous after a little time to open up.

1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2016
Ian Blackburn

Seems to have lost its freshness perhaps an off bottle or poor bottling conditions: typically this is a wine I would love

Seems to have lost its freshness perhaps an off bottle or poor bottling conditions: typically this is a wine I would love

1 person found it helpfulMar 20th, 2015
Beau Carson

Hands down one of the best barberas I've ever had.

Hands down one of the best barberas I've ever had.

Feb 8th, 2017
Phil Green

Black cherry, herbaceous and leather. Not lengthy but freshness from the light acidity. Pleasant drink

Black cherry, herbaceous and leather. Not lengthy but freshness from the light acidity. Pleasant drink

Jul 13th, 2015
Kyle Doucet-Walter

Love #barbera

Feb 5th, 2015