Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and pepper spice, aged for 14 months in new French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry, lively spice, ok balance with savory firm tannins on a medium+ finish ending with mineral character.
Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and pepper spice, aged for 14 months in new French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry, lively spice, ok balance with savory firm tannins on a medium+ finish ending with mineral character.
Sep 13th, 2024
Deep purple in color.
Fruity nose, and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red fruits with tobacco, chocolates, coffee, black pepper and light earth.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
100% Barbera grapes were aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
Deep purple in color.
Fruity nose, and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red fruits with tobacco, chocolates, coffee, black pepper and light earth.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
100% Barbera grapes were aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
May 27th, 2024Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate flavors of jammy cherry and strawberry, lively spice, ok balance with savory firm tannins on a medium finish ending with mineral character. Ok, but a little pricey compared others.
Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate flavors of jammy cherry and strawberry, lively spice, ok balance with savory firm tannins on a medium finish ending with mineral character. Ok, but a little pricey compared others.
Dec 10th, 2022
One of the most fruit bomb packed, full throttle Barbara I have ever tried. In the blind tasting we all called it either Malbec or Cab. It was even 15% alcohol which is abnormal. 2015 proved to be the hottest year on record for this region and it most certainly shows.
One of the most fruit bomb packed, full throttle Barbara I have ever tried. In the blind tasting we all called it either Malbec or Cab. It was even 15% alcohol which is abnormal. 2015 proved to be the hottest year on record for this region and it most certainly shows.
1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2018
Sleek and racy. Peppery and delicious.
Sleek and racy. Peppery and delicious.
Jul 1st, 2016
Fruit forward. Delicious but not with pizza or tomato sauce because it’s so fruity.
Fruit forward. Delicious but not with pizza or tomato sauce because it’s so fruity.
Nov 8th, 2022
Thought it was a Merlot. Very fruit(nice) nose.
Thought it was a Merlot. Very fruit(nice) nose.
Jun 25th, 2021
TW
Oct 6th, 2020
We’ve never had barbera together, but it always makes me think of you.
We’ve never had barbera together, but it always makes me think of you.
Jan 27th, 2019
Lovely aromatic spicy
Oct 3rd, 2018
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
