Giovanni Viberti

La Gemella Barbera d'Alba

8.9140 ratings
8.810 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
Ceccherini Cristiano

Juicy, quite fleshy and fresh
Enjoyable, but nothing more

Juicy, quite fleshy and fresh
Enjoyable, but nothing more

Feb 26th, 2020
Martin Bergo

Dinner at the producer’s restaurant Buon Padre in Vergne, just west of Barolo; the wine is deep blueish-purple in color and with viscous leggy texture (dry, 14% alc.); blue and dark tart fruits and country spices on the nose; medium acids and dry small tannins on the palate with a fruity sinple and robust character, without oak. Seems very well made.

Dinner at the producer’s restaurant Buon Padre in Vergne, just west of Barolo; the wine is deep blueish-purple in color and with viscous leggy texture (dry, 14% alc.); blue and dark tart fruits and country spices on the nose; medium acids and dry small tannins on the palate with a fruity sinple and robust character, without oak. Seems very well made.

Jul 8th, 2019
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

8.9

Wild raspberry, burnt hair, spice,, dry and puckering.

Wild raspberry, burnt hair, spice,, dry and puckering.

Dec 24th, 2017
Ken Z
8.7

Drank 7/5/19.

Overripe cherry and leather scents, yield to ripe red cherry, earth, and leather flavors. This feels a touch hot (14.5% alcohol) and ripe. Medium plus tannins back lingering, ripe, red cherry fruit on the finish.

2/22/6/3/4 + 50 = 87 pts.

Purchased at Costco for around $13. Not bad, but go with the Renato Ratti bottling for around $2 more.

Drank 7/5/19.

Overripe cherry and leather scents, yield to ripe red cherry, earth, and leather flavors. This feels a touch hot (14.5% alcohol) and ripe. Medium plus tannins back lingering, ripe, red cherry fruit on the finish.

2/22/6/3/4 + 50 = 87 pts.

Purchased at Costco for around $13. Not bad, but go with the Renato Ratti bottling for around $2 more.

1 person found it helpfulJul 6th, 2019
Andrew Lohse

Hay, woodsmoke, blackberry. Fairly heavy with an excellent, dry mouthfeel. This barbera doesn't pull punches.

Hay, woodsmoke, blackberry. Fairly heavy with an excellent, dry mouthfeel. This barbera doesn't pull punches.

Apr 2nd, 2017
romo

A bit of depth here keeps it fun.

A bit of depth here keeps it fun.

Jul 8th, 2024
Donald Williams

Very nice Barbera at a nice price.

Very nice Barbera at a nice price.

Jun 2nd, 2024
Lyle

Lightly sweet and earthy, with a dry, smooth finish.

Lightly sweet and earthy, with a dry, smooth finish.

Apr 17th, 2024
Amy
9.0

liked!

liked!

Jan 14th, 2024
Craig Phares

Fruit forward, peachy, and peppery. Great color. Bold but subtle.

Fruit forward, peachy, and peppery. Great color. Bold but subtle.

Oct 14th, 2023