Pio Cesare

Fides Barbera d'Alba

9.080 ratings
9.19 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
Steven Gullo

Outstanding Barbera with bottle age. 2003 was decanted and shows an intensity and complexity I haven’t seen before in a Barbera. Dark ruby color with slight garnet edges. Black truffle, fennel, tea leaf, with bing cherry nuance. Really nice.

Outstanding Barbera with bottle age. 2003 was decanted and shows an intensity and complexity I haven’t seen before in a Barbera. Dark ruby color with slight garnet edges. Black truffle, fennel, tea leaf, with bing cherry nuance. Really nice.

Dec 2nd, 2020
Kevin Ortzman

I'm getting a black cherry - I think a this is a fantastic bottle.

I'm getting a black cherry - I think a this is a fantastic bottle.

Aug 9th, 2016
Riccardo L.

Funny how after a full tasting of primarily California stuff this acidity really shines on this single vineyard barbera. Fantastic.

Funny how after a full tasting of primarily California stuff this acidity really shines on this single vineyard barbera. Fantastic.

Oct 19th, 2015
David Singer

Sommelier/Wine Educator LibationEducation

8.5

Solid, well made Barbera in a slightly modern style.

Solid, well made Barbera in a slightly modern style.

Jun 18th, 2014
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Jun 18th, 2019
Andrew Lohse

Rich, big, creamy / black fruit, red fruit, compote, chocolate / acidity tempered

Rich, big, creamy / black fruit, red fruit, compote, chocolate / acidity tempered

Jun 8th, 2018
Justin Manni

Meh

Jan 21st, 2022
Juan Pablo Perez

Nariz: mora, arandano, ciruela, violetas. Aun notas primarias.

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

Joven aun, podria guardarse mas tiempo.

Nariz: mora, arandano, ciruela, violetas. Aun notas primarias.

Boca: Tanino M, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

Joven aun, podria guardarse mas tiempo.

Nov 2nd, 2021
Carter White

Satisfying and intriguing, fruit forward, tempered by earth and floral on the finish. Structure is light but balanced. Quaffable.

Satisfying and intriguing, fruit forward, tempered by earth and floral on the finish. Structure is light but balanced. Quaffable.

Oct 22nd, 2021
Steve Lieblich

Sort of like Margaret River (light) Shiraz.... great!

Sort of like Margaret River (light) Shiraz.... great!

Jan 22nd, 2021