In our blind tasting group, only 1 of 5 nailed this as Barbera. Less extracted and lighter in weight, the ripeness in this fruit made us think we were drinking something from southern Italy. My guess is that some of this Barbera was picked a little later in the harvest. Value wine for sure, but I've had better for the price.
In our blind tasting group, only 1 of 5 nailed this as Barbera. Less extracted and lighter in weight, the ripeness in this fruit made us think we were drinking something from southern Italy. My guess is that some of this Barbera was picked a little later in the harvest. Value wine for sure, but I've had better for the price.
Dec 11th, 2019
From the depths of studying-Italy-is-hell I bring you Barbera-is-heaven. Seriously WHY are we not coveting all the (good) Barbera. This is the stuff and people still don’t know so the price is...oh wait, hush, don’t tell anyone! I’d like to keep buying it at these prices though it deserves far more. It goes down like flower-enchanted Pinot Noir that is unmistakably Italian. It just has that extra kick of sour and earth that alerts one from whence it came. It’s all vibrant red fruits and pickled things and maybe some balsamic and maybe all those things had a yacht party in oak. New and used. Like this wine’s soul.
From the depths of studying-Italy-is-hell I bring you Barbera-is-heaven. Seriously WHY are we not coveting all the (good) Barbera. This is the stuff and people still don’t know so the price is...oh wait, hush, don’t tell anyone! I’d like to keep buying it at these prices though it deserves far more. It goes down like flower-enchanted Pinot Noir that is unmistakably Italian. It just has that extra kick of sour and earth that alerts one from whence it came. It’s all vibrant red fruits and pickled things and maybe some balsamic and maybe all those things had a yacht party in oak. New and used. Like this wine’s soul.
May 27th, 2019
Vietti Winery Dinner with Elena Currado; 26 October 2018 at Wheatleigh Hotel; Lenox, MA
Vietti Winery Dinner with Elena Currado; 26 October 2018 at Wheatleigh Hotel; Lenox, MA
Oct 27th, 2018
Blueberries, red plum, cranberry, raspberry, cassis, licorice, stone, pepper, and rosemary. Elevated acidity and alcohol at 14%.
Blueberries, red plum, cranberry, raspberry, cassis, licorice, stone, pepper, and rosemary. Elevated acidity and alcohol at 14%.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2019
Gavin had this 6 years ago
Gavin had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2019
Finally, a fantastic, fragrant reliable under $20 home-drinking red for cold weather.
Finally, a fantastic, fragrant reliable under $20 home-drinking red for cold weather.
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2018
cherry kool-aid pack cut with minimal sugar~starts like licking said powder and finishes diluted with a bit of water>>overall ~delicious, tannic at first and ends with my eyes and mouth watering
cherry kool-aid pack cut with minimal sugar~starts like licking said powder and finishes diluted with a bit of water>>overall ~delicious, tannic at first and ends with my eyes and mouth watering
1 person found it helpfulAug 5th, 2018
Cherry blossoms on the nose. Really a more floral aroma than I was expecting. Easy and goes down smooth. Some hints of spice but lots of bright, red, ripe fruit. Cherry and some hints of strawberry. Nice work.
Cherry blossoms on the nose. Really a more floral aroma than I was expecting. Easy and goes down smooth. Some hints of spice but lots of bright, red, ripe fruit. Cherry and some hints of strawberry. Nice work.
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2018
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Apr 22nd, 2020
Asti, Piedmont, Italy
