Quattro Mani

Piemonte Barbera

8.873 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
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
Jesse Dang

2010

2010

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2013
Douglas Perry

Deep ruby in appearance. On the nose, there was a very light aroma of plumb, black cherry and cedar. On the palate the wine was dry, with high acidity, high tannin, medium alcohol, and a medium intensity of mostly black cherry. Overall the wine was good, nothing memorable.

Deep ruby in appearance. On the nose, there was a very light aroma of plumb, black cherry and cedar. On the palate the wine was dry, with high acidity, high tannin, medium alcohol, and a medium intensity of mostly black cherry. Overall the wine was good, nothing memorable.

Dec 29th, 2022
Erica Levendosky

Extremely smooth

Extremely smooth

Jan 31st, 2020
Maxx Ravenhurst

Smooth, just right for dinner.

Smooth, just right for dinner.

Jul 21st, 2017
Peter J.

667

Apr 24th, 2014
David Todd

Wine at Palo on Disney fantasy. Nice and smooth

Wine at Palo on Disney fantasy. Nice and smooth

Apr 16th, 2017
Dane Gasio

Don't know if it just hit the spot or its that good!

Don't know if it just hit the spot or its that good!

Apr 14th, 2017
Zachary Price

A PCC pick up - this one and another Italian brother, (to be rated later...), were picked up at the same time at comparable price points. The Quattro Mani label is a Domaine Select wine label that specializes in a few Italian varietals. The Barbera grape, grown and done right, should give us deep red or black fruit character with high acid and low tannin - smack you in the face flavor. Not known well to keep, Barbera should be enjoyed within 2-4 years of bottling. Didn't mind this little ditty paired with a "Quentin Florentino" pizza (artichoke, sun-dried tomato, spinach) from Zeek's, but once finished, uuuuuuhhhh, what am I drinking again? ~$15 | #barbera #piemonte #italianwine

On the eyes: Med concentration, clear, bright, blood red/violet, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Chalky, blackberry, overripe black plum, star anise/clove, med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med tannin+, med acid, med alcohol, med body, unbalanced tannin. Blackberry, blueberry, stewed fruit character, a bit chalky with hints of dried leaves and clove/anise/nutmeg (think - a diluted spicy chai, on a good day), but once the fruit fades, there is not much there...Don't expect much more from this one.

A PCC pick up - this one and another Italian brother, (to be rated later...), were picked up at the same time at comparable price points. The Quattro Mani label is a Domaine Select wine label that specializes in a few Italian varietals. The Barbera grape, grown and done right, should give us deep red or black fruit character with high acid and low tannin - smack you in the face flavor. Not known well to keep, Barbera should be enjoyed within 2-4 years of bottling. Didn't mind this little ditty paired with a "Quentin Florentino" pizza (artichoke, sun-dried tomato, spinach) from Zeek's, but once finished, uuuuuuhhhh, what am I drinking again? ~$15 | #barbera #piemonte #italianwine

On the eyes: Med concentration, clear, bright, blood red/violet, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: Chalky, blackberry, overripe black plum, star anise/clove, med alcohol.

On the tongue: Med tannin+, med acid, med alcohol, med body, unbalanced tannin. Blackberry, blueberry, stewed fruit character, a bit chalky with hints of dried leaves and clove/anise/nutmeg (think - a diluted spicy chai, on a good day), but once the fruit fades, there is not much there...Don't expect much more from this one.

Mar 2nd, 2017
Jamie Beckman

Solid Barbera. Easy-drinking and perfect for facilitating long late-night conversations.

Solid Barbera. Easy-drinking and perfect for facilitating long late-night conversations.

Jan 23rd, 2016
Juliana Stone

2012

Nov 30th, 2015