Portalupi Wine Co.

Shake Ridge Amador County Barbera

9.058 ratings
8.811 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, 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
Gregory Fulchiero

Big rush and jammy Barbera. Cedar and spice.

Big rush and jammy Barbera. Cedar and spice.

Oct 5th, 2019
WineMascot

big fruit forward style, not a traditional style that would come from Italy. black jammy fruit throughout which paired nice with bbq

big fruit forward style, not a traditional style that would come from Italy. black jammy fruit throughout which paired nice with bbq

Jul 27th, 2017
Jordan Wardlaw

Fairly ripe style, but one that is certain to work with the right food. Black fruits, violets, cassis, Asian spice, creme de menthe, black tea, gravel/earth and plenty of young tannin.

Fairly ripe style, but one that is certain to work with the right food. Black fruits, violets, cassis, Asian spice, creme de menthe, black tea, gravel/earth and plenty of young tannin.

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2018
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, raspberry, currant, cherry, mossy earth, oak and vanilla. Excellent structure and soft tannins.

Blackberry, raspberry, currant, cherry, mossy earth, oak and vanilla. Excellent structure and soft tannins.

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2017
Gary Hill

Big, bold Barbera-BBB

Big, bold Barbera-BBB

Aug 16th, 2015
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, raspberry, currant, baking spice, cranberry and hints of prune. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Blackberry, raspberry, currant, baking spice, cranberry and hints of prune. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Jun 26th, 2015
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.4

Amador's finest

Amador's finest

Jun 6th, 2015
Brad Hemmer

Juicy dark berries, light pepper, maybe some chocolate.

Juicy dark berries, light pepper, maybe some chocolate.

Dec 15th, 2014
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, raspberry and eucalyptus. Well-made representation of a classic Italian grape variety.

Blackberry, raspberry and eucalyptus. Well-made representation of a classic Italian grape variety.

May 23rd, 2014
Peter Montoleone

Fruit forward and Jammy. Very delicious.

Fruit forward and Jammy. Very delicious.

Apr 13th, 2023