Rich and explosive from the get-go, all the elements of the 2021 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia are massively dialed up. Black cherry, plum, incense, licorice, mocha and sage all rush from the glass. Dynamic and vibrant to the core, the 2021 is seriously impressive. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2024)
Rich and explosive from the get-go, all the elements of the 2021 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia are massively dialed up. Black cherry, plum, incense, licorice, mocha and sage all rush from the glass. Dynamic and vibrant to the core, the 2021 is seriously impressive. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2024)
Jan 4th, 2024
Big and viscous, but with a little time it turned to supple and fruit reduction.
Big and viscous, but with a little time it turned to supple and fruit reduction.
Jul 17th, 2021
Rich, concentrated core of fruit, and the elevage imprint is still excessive for me.
Rich, concentrated core of fruit, and the elevage imprint is still excessive for me.
Apr 24th, 2021
Delicious- mulberry, violets, earth - nice balanced acidity.
Delicious- mulberry, violets, earth - nice balanced acidity.
Feb 14th, 2021Style, still, dominated by oak.
Style, still, dominated by oak.
Jan 9th, 2020Huge barbera! High alcohol but was balanced with the acidity and tannins and fruit. Black raspberry, cherry
Huge barbera! High alcohol but was balanced with the acidity and tannins and fruit. Black raspberry, cherry
Feb 7th, 2019
The nose reminded me of walking thru the perfume aisle of a major department store. Mesmerizing scents of lavender, flowers and black cherry. The palate has extreme power but is very well balanced. Very tightly wound but there is no doubting that the structure will loosen up and provide many years of great drinking.
The nose reminded me of walking thru the perfume aisle of a major department store. Mesmerizing scents of lavender, flowers and black cherry. The palate has extreme power but is very well balanced. Very tightly wound but there is no doubting that the structure will loosen up and provide many years of great drinking.
Feb 1st, 2019
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
