Francesco Rinaldi e Figli
Barbera d'Alba
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Excellent, well-rounded Barbera from an excellent producer.
Excellent, well-rounded Barbera from an excellent producer.
Nov 23rd, 2017
Not as much tobacco as the previous Barbera we had 2 weeks ago. Low tannin and high acid as normal. Stainless steel and old Slovakian oak. Very Good. 2013 vintage.
Not as much tobacco as the previous Barbera we had 2 weeks ago. Low tannin and high acid as normal. Stainless steel and old Slovakian oak. Very Good. 2013 vintage.
Sep 27th, 2015
Deep cherry red with violet. Blackberry and cherry. Rose. Clove nutmeg. Meaty. Dried herb. Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M+ Tannin M Smooth Body M++ Finish M 14% Concentrated Juicy ready to drink FRANCESCO RINALDI & FIGLI Barbera d'Alba DOC 20 @3080, Felicit, 250329-251213
Deep cherry red with violet. Blackberry and cherry. Rose. Clove nutmeg. Meaty. Dried herb. Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M+ Tannin M Smooth Body M++ Finish M 14% Concentrated Juicy ready to drink FRANCESCO RINALDI & FIGLI Barbera d'Alba DOC 20 @3080, Felicit, 250329-251213
Mar 29th, 2025
Really easy. Blackberry, strawberry. Little tannic, nice acid and a bit of tobacco.
Really easy. Blackberry, strawberry. Little tannic, nice acid and a bit of tobacco.
Jun 24th, 2022
Although I consider this as the 'wrong' Rinaldi, this Barbera is more than OK.
Although I consider this as the 'wrong' Rinaldi, this Barbera is more than OK.
Sep 6th, 2020Not as bright as the previous bottles I’ve had but still really nice. Dark fruit - cherry and blackberry - and tannin. Complexity.
Not as bright as the previous bottles I’ve had but still really nice. Dark fruit - cherry and blackberry - and tannin. Complexity.
Mar 21st, 2020
A tart and cheerful wine best served with good company.
A tart and cheerful wine best served with good company.
Feb 28th, 2018Not as good as the other bottles I’ve had from these guys. Sour plum and dark fruit.
Not as good as the other bottles I’ve had from these guys. Sour plum and dark fruit.
Dec 14th, 2020