Mo

8.9

A decent entry-level “Super Tuscan.” I’m curious about its cellaring potential given the WS review below.

WS: 90. Flavors of cherry, strawberry, sanguine, iron and Mediterranean scrub are supported by a solid structure in this red, which is balanced overall, with dusty tannins and a resonant finish. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2040. 27,500 cases made, 10,200 cases imported.

Bruce Sanderson
Issue Date: Oct 31, 2024
Release Price: $25/750mL — 4 hours ago

Theodore Krijnse Locker

9.9

Delicious. Smooth. Oaky, peppery, 40% tennat, others fill in. So good. — 4 months ago

Fabio Franchella

9.0

Mit Peter und Stef im Seehof Küssnacht — 5 months ago

Ben Lehman

9.1

Really good barbera with actual character and purity of fruit? Count me in — 10 days ago

Galen Hasler

9.0

Perfect acidity, roasted Meyer lemon and apricot fruit. Orange color. Hint of sherry — a month ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.3

A delicious young Nebbiolo from Cascina dell Rose — 4 months ago

JKT

8.9

Going through the stash gladly quickened by Fung and this was another oldie — 5 months ago

Doug Powers

9.0

Similar notes from our last tasting in 2024, so fresh and shows ripasso-like sweet raisin red fruit aromas and flavors, wonderful! — a month ago

with Jim

Angelo Casagrande

9.0

Some blackberry, Smokey notes, so soft in the mouth. Went very well with risotto and sausage. I have to think that’s the pairing in Piedmont for most people. The average Italian there ain’t drinking Barbaresco every night. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. A bit of everything. Esteemed producer. Excellent nose. Front-palate richness. Mid-palate power and presence. Pleasantly astringent and beyond substantial finish. I usually eschew Barbera d'Alba for the resto list but couldn't deny this one. Picked up two cases and may pick up more to have laying around for 1.5-2 years. At the ridiculous resto price of $26.67, I can't afford not to. So delicious. 01.29.25. — 5 months ago