Mauro Sebaste

Santa Rosalia Barbera d'Alba Barbera

8.749 ratings
8.71 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
Chris Paradis

Not as robust as I thought it would be, but it was delicious. Tastes and scent of cherry really comes through. Bright red fruits like cherry, and young plum.

Not as robust as I thought it would be, but it was delicious. Tastes and scent of cherry really comes through. Bright red fruits like cherry, and young plum.

1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2014
Heidi McLain

One of the two reds served for Thanksgiving dinner. A nice change of pace from the usual Pinot Noir that is served at Thanksgiving typically…

One of the two reds served for Thanksgiving dinner. A nice change of pace from the usual Pinot Noir that is served at Thanksgiving typically…

Nov 24th, 2016
Benjamin Glasberg

Not Santa but Contessa Rosalia. Not robust but flavorful with great fruit

Not Santa but Contessa Rosalia. Not robust but flavorful with great fruit

Oct 4th, 2018
Por La Vida

Beefier and more complex than your average Banbera. Not much in complexity, but well made. Decent tannins and depth.

Beefier and more complex than your average Banbera. Not much in complexity, but well made. Decent tannins and depth.

Jul 8th, 2018
Masa Kuzume

Alc. 14%. Enjoyed Barbera!

Alc. 14%. Enjoyed Barbera!

Apr 5th, 2018
Adam Musgrave

Decent wine. Had a 2014.

Decent wine. Had a 2014.

Dec 25th, 2017
Priya K Santoro

My go to Barbera, but does not pair well with sloppy Joe's

My go to Barbera, but does not pair well with sloppy Joe's

Sep 4th, 2017
Rich Barber

Slightly peppery, Light aftertaste. Held up the steak. Both of us liked it.

Slightly peppery, Light aftertaste. Held up the steak. Both of us liked it.

May 23rd, 2016
Bitterman The Pirate

Light body, smooth finish. Starts with heavy fruit - cherry, current, and a bit of citrus. Finish is earthy with notes of tobacco pepper and anise.

Light body, smooth finish. Starts with heavy fruit - cherry, current, and a bit of citrus. Finish is earthy with notes of tobacco pepper and anise.

Feb 22nd, 2016
Aaron Holland

Blackberry, overripe cherry, tar and tobacco notes. Very warm, high alcohol finish, light-bodied, took a while to open and mellow heavy alcohol flavor
Would pair well with mushrooms and polenta, veal parmesan, balsamic vinegar
Aaron liked, Amanda thought too much alcohol made it one noted but better as it opened

Blackberry, overripe cherry, tar and tobacco notes. Very warm, high alcohol finish, light-bodied, took a while to open and mellow heavy alcohol flavor
Would pair well with mushrooms and polenta, veal parmesan, balsamic vinegar
Aaron liked, Amanda thought too much alcohol made it one noted but better as it opened

Feb 11th, 2016