Comm. G.B. Burlotto

Aves Verduno Barbera d'Alba

9.18 ratings
9.22 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
Jay Kline

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Better on Day 2. The 2020 “Aves” pours a deep ruby color with a touch of violet and a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of black berries, dark plums, purple flowers, licorice, myrrh and mineral-rich earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This hides the posted 15% ABV very well. A lovely pairing with sausage and peppers. Drink now and over the next 7-10 years.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Better on Day 2. The 2020 “Aves” pours a deep ruby color with a touch of violet and a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of black berries, dark plums, purple flowers, licorice, myrrh and mineral-rich earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This hides the posted 15% ABV very well. A lovely pairing with sausage and peppers. Drink now and over the next 7-10 years.

Jun 15th, 2024
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The 2020 Barbera d'Alba Aves is a gorgeous wine. Over the last few years, Fabio Alessandria has dialed back the overtness in the Aves, which yields a much more refined wine than in the past. In 2020, the Aves is especially restrained and also not that far stylistically than the straight Barbera. I would drink it over the next few years, while the fruit is vibrant. The Aves is a selection of fruit from vineyards in Verduno and Roddi. It sees about ten months in 500L barrels, including some acacia in the mix. This super-classic Barbera is a jewel of a wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)

The 2020 Barbera d'Alba Aves is a gorgeous wine. Over the last few years, Fabio Alessandria has dialed back the overtness in the Aves, which yields a much more refined wine than in the past. In 2020, the Aves is especially restrained and also not that far stylistically than the straight Barbera. I would drink it over the next few years, while the fruit is vibrant. The Aves is a selection of fruit from vineyards in Verduno and Roddi. It sees about ten months in 500L barrels, including some acacia in the mix. This super-classic Barbera is a jewel of a wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)

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Freek Welter

93+

Apr 17th, 2024
Andrew Liguori

Better than the 18’. Plenty of dark fruits and minerals, 15 min decant

Better than the 18’. Plenty of dark fruits and minerals, 15 min decant

Feb 25th, 2024
romo

Quite a disappointment. Sour, flabby and inanimate.

Quite a disappointment. Sour, flabby and inanimate.

Jun 27th, 2022
Carsten Rudolph

Carsten had this 5 months ago

Carsten had this 5 months ago

Jun 7th, 2024
Ruud Verhagen

Ruud had this a year ago

Ruud had this a year ago

Dec 17th, 2023
Ruud Verhagen

Ruud had this 2 years ago

Ruud had this 2 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2023
Ruud Verhagen

Ruud had this 2 years ago

Ruud had this 2 years ago

Oct 5th, 2022