The 2021 Barbera d'Alba is an explosion of blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and mocha. A healthy dollop of whole clusters (30%) adds an element of savoriness that takes a little getting used to, as it is not often seen in Barbera. Vinification and aging in cement yields a juicy Barbera in which the fruit is front and center. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2022)
The 2021 Barbera d'Alba is an explosion of blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and mocha. A healthy dollop of whole clusters (30%) adds an element of savoriness that takes a little getting used to, as it is not often seen in Barbera. Vinification and aging in cement yields a juicy Barbera in which the fruit is front and center. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2022)
Dec 21st, 2022
Meh… big fruit. Cran apple… maybe blueberry can’t nail it. No tannins. Kiss of oak. Closer to a Napa Cab than anything Italian.
Probably better than other 8.7’s I’ve scored, but marked down for disappointment factor…
Meh… big fruit. Cran apple… maybe blueberry can’t nail it. No tannins. Kiss of oak. Closer to a Napa Cab than anything Italian.
Probably better than other 8.7’s I’ve scored, but marked down for disappointment factor…
Sep 24th, 2022
Nice fresh fruit forward but it all hits in the finish behind the acidity, like a breeze.
Nice fresh fruit forward but it all hits in the finish behind the acidity, like a breeze.
May 29th, 2023
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
