Langhe, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. “Austri” from San Fereolo is a remarkable example of Barbera from an area in Piemonte most famous for wine made from the Dolcetto grape. The 2004 vintage pours a deep, garnet color moving towards a slightly orange rim with moderate staining of the tears. Medium+ viscosity with some light signs of sediment and light staining of the tears. The nose is nothing short of extraordinary. The wine is vinous with notes of black cherry, blackberry, spiced meat, mushrooms, saffron, dried green herbs, anise, conditioned leather, red and purple flowers, and crushed gravel. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(-?) tannins and medium(+?) acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is forever long; tart and multi-layered. A wine of impeccable texture. Pure class and should be considered a benchmark. Drink now but well-stored bottles should have the legs to hang in there for at least another 3-5 years.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. “Austri” from San Fereolo is a remarkable example of Barbera from an area in Piemonte most famous for wine made from the Dolcetto grape. The 2004 vintage pours a deep, garnet color moving towards a slightly orange rim with moderate staining of the tears. Medium+ viscosity with some light signs of sediment and light staining of the tears. The nose is nothing short of extraordinary. The wine is vinous with notes of black cherry, blackberry, spiced meat, mushrooms, saffron, dried green herbs, anise, conditioned leather, red and purple flowers, and crushed gravel. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(-?) tannins and medium(+?) acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is forever long; tart and multi-layered. A wine of impeccable texture. Pure class and should be considered a benchmark. Drink now but well-stored bottles should have the legs to hang in there for at least another 3-5 years.
Nov 17th, 2023
Bursts from the glass with pomegranate, cherry cough drop and shoe polish. These notes carry onto the expansive palate which is structured with melty tannins and bracing acidity. Despite the mature character of the flavors, the medium-long finish is fresh and zippy. Barbera done well is so much fun!
Bursts from the glass with pomegranate, cherry cough drop and shoe polish. These notes carry onto the expansive palate which is structured with melty tannins and bracing acidity. Despite the mature character of the flavors, the medium-long finish is fresh and zippy. Barbera done well is so much fun!
May 19th, 2020
Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black plum, red plum, stewed blackberry, bramble, black cherry, underbrush, earth; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very ripe flavors, well balanced, rich and concentrated flavors
Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black plum, red plum, stewed blackberry, bramble, black cherry, underbrush, earth; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very ripe flavors, well balanced, rich and concentrated flavors
May 18th, 2020
Very earthy on the nose , then a lovely dark fruit with a hint of mint in the mid palate . Medium tannins , good length
Very earthy on the nose , then a lovely dark fruit with a hint of mint in the mid palate . Medium tannins , good length
Apr 12th, 2019
Härlig doft! Grymt prisvärt. Lagra?
Härlig doft! Grymt prisvärt. Lagra?
1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2015
A beautiful barbera. Silky stewed fruits with baking spices leather and tobacco. Drinking extremely well
A beautiful barbera. Silky stewed fruits with baking spices leather and tobacco. Drinking extremely well
1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2014
Blackberry & stewed prunes, w pitch perfect acid. Most recent release. Rosenthal import. Aged big time. Feels like fruit has been tamed
Blackberry & stewed prunes, w pitch perfect acid. Most recent release. Rosenthal import. Aged big time. Feels like fruit has been tamed
Jan 31st, 2017
A delicious wine, with plum, Morello Cherry, sandalwood. A little heat on the nose, perhaps. Quite pretty and accessible, with lush fruit regardless of age. With more time, loses heat. Nice.
A delicious wine, with plum, Morello Cherry, sandalwood. A little heat on the nose, perhaps. Quite pretty and accessible, with lush fruit regardless of age. With more time, loses heat. Nice.
Oct 2nd, 2016
