Franco Serra
Barbera d'Alba
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Garnet, dark but clear. Bright acidity, a touch of bitterness, not really juicy, light clear tannins. Pretty good description on the label: the nose is more spice, tobacco, and maybe a hint of tomato leaves, while on the palate more berry and fruit come across, especially with the bright acid and clear mouthfeel. Pretty clean finish. The nose definitely out classes the finish on this one. I could probably get more for $14 on an Italian wine.
Garnet, dark but clear. Bright acidity, a touch of bitterness, not really juicy, light clear tannins. Pretty good description on the label: the nose is more spice, tobacco, and maybe a hint of tomato leaves, while on the palate more berry and fruit come across, especially with the bright acid and clear mouthfeel. Pretty clean finish. The nose definitely out classes the finish on this one. I could probably get more for $14 on an Italian wine.
Mar 14th, 2016Greqt dinner with Whitney and excellent easy drinking wine.
Greqt dinner with Whitney and excellent easy drinking wine.
Nov 6th, 2015
Smooth like leather, complex like a true Barbera. Small bite and enjoyable finish.
Smooth like leather, complex like a true Barbera. Small bite and enjoyable finish.
Oct 28th, 2015
First experience with a Barbera. Very enjoyable fruit forward wine, but not too sweet. Great compliment to penne alla puttanesca with a salty pecorino.
First experience with a Barbera. Very enjoyable fruit forward wine, but not too sweet. Great compliment to penne alla puttanesca with a salty pecorino.
Sep 25th, 2015
Really good balanced barbera. Blue fruit flavors, with plum and leather notes. Also a bit of black pepper in there too. Overall a great value.
Really good balanced barbera. Blue fruit flavors, with plum and leather notes. Also a bit of black pepper in there too. Overall a great value.
Aug 11th, 2015
The best red I've ever had, so smooth!!!
The best red I've ever had, so smooth!!!
May 14th, 2015Mouthwatering sour-cherry, pepper, and spice with a smooth (almost chocolatey) finish. Was great with pepperoni pizza last night.
Mouthwatering sour-cherry, pepper, and spice with a smooth (almost chocolatey) finish. Was great with pepperoni pizza last night.
Apr 16th, 2015