Vietti

Vigna Scarrone Barbera d'Alba

9.1189 ratings
9.142 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, 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
LM Segal

Grippy, with a beautiful backbone of Piemonte acidity and leathery tannins. Lifted, bright red berries. Superb. 78 weeks after Initial Coravin, this system really works.

Grippy, with a beautiful backbone of Piemonte acidity and leathery tannins. Lifted, bright red berries. Superb. 78 weeks after Initial Coravin, this system really works.

Jun 19th, 2019
Brent Clayton

Wow!

Jul 23rd, 2016
Chris MacLean

Good structure but the oak still needs time to integrate.

Good structure but the oak still needs time to integrate.

Nov 11th, 2015
Eric Grasser

Ripe cherry, dark crushed plum, cedar, herbs and cinnamon bark. A modern feel with plenty of tannin at this point yet shows a beauty in perfume and explosive fruit concentration.

Ripe cherry, dark crushed plum, cedar, herbs and cinnamon bark. A modern feel with plenty of tannin at this point yet shows a beauty in perfume and explosive fruit concentration.

Oct 21st, 2015
Eric Guido

This was showing a gorgeous and intense bouquet of ripe raspberry, cherry, cinnamon and mixed spices with mint, cedar and dark chocolate. On the palate, it was rich, literally packed with dark red fruit, yet remaining vibrant and lively. Licorice, balsamic tones and savory herbs were just a few of the constantly evolving flavors here. The finish was long with staying bitter cherry, dark-dark chocolate and spice tones. This is simply stunning juice

This was showing a gorgeous and intense bouquet of ripe raspberry, cherry, cinnamon and mixed spices with mint, cedar and dark chocolate. On the palate, it was rich, literally packed with dark red fruit, yet remaining vibrant and lively. Licorice, balsamic tones and savory herbs were just a few of the constantly evolving flavors here. The finish was long with staying bitter cherry, dark-dark chocolate and spice tones. This is simply stunning juice

Sep 10th, 2015
Josh Orr

My favorite Barbera period

My favorite Barbera period

Apr 4th, 2015
Matthew Iaconis

Owner/Winemaker Brick & Mortar

9.0

Wonderful depth. Almost black in color. Great integration of tannin/acid.

Wonderful depth. Almost black in color. Great integration of tannin/acid.

Mar 4th, 2015
Chris MacLean

I'm a big fan of Barbera and I like Vietti normally so I was excited for this. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the price tag. There were signs it might be better in a few more years but I don't think I'll reinvest. Too modern.

I'm a big fan of Barbera and I like Vietti normally so I was excited for this. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the price tag. There were signs it might be better in a few more years but I don't think I'll reinvest. Too modern.

Feb 15th, 2015
Amber Fries

Communications Director for Duck Pond Cellars & Desert Wind Winery

9.1

Soft tannins, good forward fruit, great balance.

Soft tannins, good forward fruit, great balance.

Jan 28th, 2015
Erin Crain

Barbera d'Alba #barbera

Barbera d'Alba #barbera

Jan 23rd, 2015