Gemma

Barbera d'Alba Barbera

8.55 ratings

7.51 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

Wine101Hamden

7.5

Not my style but again can appreciate the wine. Big chewy tannins even after 2 hours of decanting. Still needs time. Definitely age worthy. Loads of pencil lead, leather and smoke. Tannins just overwhelmed me. Better with some food.

Feb 11th, 2016