Very young and precocious. I don't normally go for this varietal. Looking beyond its disjointed youth, this should settle down and behave. Difficult to tag the components on the nose, but I did detect strawberries.
On the palette, I found it really crunchy with mouth-drying tannins. Served at Nougatine, but requires at least another 24 months of bottle age.
I guess, it's a matter of taste...
Very young and precocious. I don't normally go for this varietal. Looking beyond its disjointed youth, this should settle down and behave. Difficult to tag the components on the nose, but I did detect strawberries.
On the palette, I found it really crunchy with mouth-drying tannins. Served at Nougatine, but requires at least another 24 months of bottle age.
I guess, it's a matter of taste...
1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2016
Full charred blue and rasberry earthy delight. Smooth tannins. Ready to drink and will balance out a bit with patience as demonstrated by 2nd and 3rd night rewards. Good value.
Full charred blue and rasberry earthy delight. Smooth tannins. Ready to drink and will balance out a bit with patience as demonstrated by 2nd and 3rd night rewards. Good value.
Oct 20th, 2016
Clearly one of my favs in Barbera d' Alba, always a treat, less oaky and very charming.
Seek out🇮🇹
Clearly one of my favs in Barbera d' Alba, always a treat, less oaky and very charming.
Seek out🇮🇹
Jul 31st, 2016
Good stuff. Easy to drink. Simple to pair. Nice fruit, not too many competing favors for a traditional Italian meal.
Good stuff. Easy to drink. Simple to pair. Nice fruit, not too many competing favors for a traditional Italian meal.
Feb 14th, 2016
Lush, forest spice & Piedmont forest floor. Bramble-y, sweet herbs & dark baking spice.. a treat..
Lush, forest spice & Piedmont forest floor. Bramble-y, sweet herbs & dark baking spice.. a treat..
Aug 15th, 2015
Recommendation from Cynthia at bottleshop. Drank memorial day weekend with Jo, mom and dad. Loved it.
Recommendation from Cynthia at bottleshop. Drank memorial day weekend with Jo, mom and dad. Loved it.
May 30th, 2016
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
