Giovanni Almondo

Valbianchera Barbera d'Alba

9.015 ratings

9.22 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

Sommelier Casa Mono

8.9

A little too ripe and oaked, but went well with Italian-style rack of lamb

A little too ripe and oaked, but went well with Italian-style rack of lamb

Jan 8th, 2016

8.4

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

8.8

Lacking in flavor

Lacking in flavor

Oct 4th, 2015

8.9

Dark fruit and tannins but high acid make a great balance

Dark fruit and tannins but high acid make a great balance

Jun 25th, 2015

Jeff liked the taste. I liked the label.

Jeff liked the taste. I liked the label.

Mar 20th, 2016

9.5

Erik had this 11 years ago

Erik had this 11 years ago

Apr 13th, 2014

Jason Jefferies

9.0

Jason had this 6 years ago

Jason had this 6 years ago

Oct 7th, 2018

Michael Chetner

9.2

Michael had this 7 years ago

Michael had this 7 years ago

Jul 31st, 2017

10

Sarah had this 8 years ago

Sarah had this 8 years ago

Jan 29th, 2017

8.8

Michael had this 9 years ago

Michael had this 9 years ago

Mar 26th, 2016