Fratelli Barale

Langhe Nebbiolo

9.073 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Andrew Lohse

Classic tar and roses, some herbal / mossy notes. Medium+ acid, medium+ tannin. Longer finish and good typicity.

Classic tar and roses, some herbal / mossy notes. Medium+ acid, medium+ tannin. Longer finish and good typicity.

1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2017
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.3

This little Langhe over performs for its price and went very well with Cinnamon's butter roasted vegetable pasta. It has all the tar and roses, but none of the oak or heat that more ambitious bottlings often have. It doesn't have the complexity or texture that an older bottle from a better appellation would have, but it was so drinkable that it disappeared quickly!

This little Langhe over performs for its price and went very well with Cinnamon's butter roasted vegetable pasta. It has all the tar and roses, but none of the oak or heat that more ambitious bottlings often have. It doesn't have the complexity or texture that an older bottle from a better appellation would have, but it was so drinkable that it disappeared quickly!

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2017
JohnQ Boxler

Sales Berkeley Wine Company

8.9

2011 Finally feels like fall. With Castelmagno, Taleggio, and 'Music FromBig Pink.' I'm in love with Nebbiolo.

2011 Finally feels like fall. With Castelmagno, Taleggio, and 'Music FromBig Pink.' I'm in love with Nebbiolo.

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2013
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.4

2011, cradle robbing, but good old school Nebbiolo, really good

2011, cradle robbing, but good old school Nebbiolo, really good

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2013
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.2

It always amazes me how much better wines show after selling out for good. This has blossomed into a tarry, dark fruited and virile Barolo stand in after six months settling in the cellar. I am glad I still have most of my case!

It always amazes me how much better wines show after selling out for good. This has blossomed into a tarry, dark fruited and virile Barolo stand in after six months settling in the cellar. I am glad I still have most of my case!

May 4th, 2017
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.7

Very tart.

Very tart.

Mar 25th, 2017
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

9.0

Youthful and elegant, with streaks of acid and sour cherries. Opened young, but shows promise. Red dust, leather, and wild raspberries also shine. Quite aromatic, and only gets better with time.

Youthful and elegant, with streaks of acid and sour cherries. Opened young, but shows promise. Red dust, leather, and wild raspberries also shine. Quite aromatic, and only gets better with time.

Jan 19th, 2017
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.7

Dark purple almost opaque medium plus tears medium staining, roses, violets, bright cherry sour cherry.. Medium plus tannins cherry sour cherry violets tar long finish.

Dark purple almost opaque medium plus tears medium staining, roses, violets, bright cherry sour cherry.. Medium plus tannins cherry sour cherry violets tar long finish.

Jun 22nd, 2016
Jeffrey Woo

Light ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry, dried fruit, leather, and tar. Medium-plus body, with full tannins and medium-plus acidity. Delightful bouquet, but somewhat short finish.

Light ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry, dried fruit, leather, and tar. Medium-plus body, with full tannins and medium-plus acidity. Delightful bouquet, but somewhat short finish.

Mar 24th, 2024
David D

Classic young Nebbiolo plus a little oak. Really nice acidity and medium– body with pretty mild tannins. Young and fresh but good. From Astor Wines. 05/04/23

Classic young Nebbiolo plus a little oak. Really nice acidity and medium– body with pretty mild tannins. Young and fresh but good. From Astor Wines. 05/04/23

May 5th, 2023