Black fruits, very ripe (but not overripe like many ‘17s), shows the modern approach a bit more than previous vintages. Just a hint of new barrel. About as good as hot-vintage Barbera can be.
Black fruits, very ripe (but not overripe like many ‘17s), shows the modern approach a bit more than previous vintages. Just a hint of new barrel. About as good as hot-vintage Barbera can be.
Aug 8th, 2019Very much in the vein of the 2015: black cherry, raspberry, blackberry...but a bit fresher and more chiseled. Not a tour-de-force, but more classically Barbera. Satisfying and complete. #almondo #barberadalba
Very much in the vein of the 2015: black cherry, raspberry, blackberry...but a bit fresher and more chiseled. Not a tour-de-force, but more classically Barbera. Satisfying and complete. #almondo #barberadalba
Dec 6th, 2018Black fruits, new oak, star anise, vanilla bean. Explosive; medicinal concentration and the kind of finish that only comes from century-old vines. Extraordinary. #almondo #barberadalba
Black fruits, new oak, star anise, vanilla bean. Explosive; medicinal concentration and the kind of finish that only comes from century-old vines. Extraordinary. #almondo #barberadalba
Feb 2nd, 2018
Small farmer producer in Roero, very light tannins, light bodied, grapefruit acidity, underripe blackberry, limestone
I didn't love this wine alone, but with steak and a fresh salad, it really came to life with food.
Small farmer producer in Roero, very light tannins, light bodied, grapefruit acidity, underripe blackberry, limestone
I didn't love this wine alone, but with steak and a fresh salad, it really came to life with food.
May 23rd, 2017
Very ripe at first, but got drier and more acidic over time.
Very ripe at first, but got drier and more acidic over time.
Jan 6th, 2016
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
