Louis M. Martini

California Mountain Barbera

9.216 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
California, USA
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
Jeff Ames

Owner/Winemaker Rudius Wines

9.0

I am always amazed at how good these old martini wines can be. This wasn’t just good for its age, it was just good. 
Great color/still sweet on the mouth/nice finish.
The vast majority of these old wines from them that I’ve had have been at worst good with several like this one being very impressive 

I am always amazed at how good these old martini wines can be. This wasn’t just good for its age, it was just good. 
Great color/still sweet on the mouth/nice finish.
The vast majority of these old wines from them that I’ve had have been at worst good with several like this one being very impressive 

Nov 16th, 2025
Paul Masson

Still kicking

Still kicking

Jul 25th, 2025
Matt

This was great. Tannins have subdued into their most elegant form without losing their rustic profile, integrated. Acidity is spot on, this is alive and well right now for its age. Dried shiitake, beef broth, leather, wet tobacco, muddled red and black fruits, blck pepper. Theres some wet earth too. Assuming its at least half Petite Syrah and all from Monte Rosso?? Great bottle.

This was great. Tannins have subdued into their most elegant form without losing their rustic profile, integrated. Acidity is spot on, this is alive and well right now for its age. Dried shiitake, beef broth, leather, wet tobacco, muddled red and black fruits, blck pepper. Theres some wet earth too. Assuming its at least half Petite Syrah and all from Monte Rosso?? Great bottle.

Sep 8th, 2019
Ed Lehrman

1970- tertiary aromas but the wine is in incredible shape. Lovely tart berry fruit and in amazing shape.

1970- tertiary aromas but the wine is in incredible shape. Lovely tart berry fruit and in amazing shape.

Dec 14th, 2018
Matthew Rorick

Owner/Winemaker Forlorn Hope Wines

So fly.

So fly.

1 person found it helpfulOct 27th, 2014
Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

6.2

Corked

Corked

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2013
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

1973 - a treat from one of the Dan's - very mature dusty and slightly herbal - had the patine of a faded photograph - still a little acidic authority!

1973 - a treat from one of the Dan's - very mature dusty and slightly herbal - had the patine of a faded photograph - still a little acidic authority!

Jun 3rd, 2016
Carlo Mondavi

Owner/Winegrower RAEN Winery, Partner Continuum

unicorn status ✌🏼 Held up next to the old cabs with incredible freshness...

unicorn status ✌🏼 Held up next to the old cabs with incredible freshness...

Oct 14th, 2015
Paul Woolls

Big fun with this. Still showing well.

Big fun with this. Still showing well.

Feb 1st, 2015
Beth Novak

Wow, 58 years old. Brick colored, a salty almost sherries sense, yet a freshness and still a sense of life. Cinnamon stick, dried herbs, still some juiciness.

Wow, 58 years old. Brick colored, a salty almost sherries sense, yet a freshness and still a sense of life. Cinnamon stick, dried herbs, still some juiciness.

Apr 27th, 2025