Ghiomo
Lavai Barbera d'Alba Barbera
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
With its deep colorful ruby, this powerful Barbera d'Alba Superiore clearly shows his 8 years. Shortly after opening, the wine shows its richness. Flavors of black cherries, especially in their sour variety (thanks to the delayed harvest of the grapes), licorice, and alcohol. After some necessary resting time, the nose opens up to sweeter notes, with hints of vanilla and tobacco. The taste is powerful and rich. The alcohol can be a bit overwhelming, but it helps in delivering all its strong character. A great product, a perfect showcase of the territory. Ready to drink after 5 years, it may rest in the bottle for another 1-2 but without any expected improvement.
With its deep colorful ruby, this powerful Barbera d'Alba Superiore clearly shows his 8 years. Shortly after opening, the wine shows its richness. Flavors of black cherries, especially in their sour variety (thanks to the delayed harvest of the grapes), licorice, and alcohol. After some necessary resting time, the nose opens up to sweeter notes, with hints of vanilla and tobacco. The taste is powerful and rich. The alcohol can be a bit overwhelming, but it helps in delivering all its strong character. A great product, a perfect showcase of the territory. Ready to drink after 5 years, it may rest in the bottle for another 1-2 but without any expected improvement.
1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2018
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Pretty big.
Pretty big.
Jul 23rd, 2014
Ruby. Cherries. Minimalistic label.
Ruby. Cherries. Minimalistic label.
Sep 7th, 2023
Bright acidity, soft tannins, black berry jam and subtle mint notes
Bright acidity, soft tannins, black berry jam and subtle mint notes
May 21st, 2018
Huge, lots of licorice. Delicious.
Huge, lots of licorice. Delicious.
Oct 16th, 2015A 16.99 bottle that tastes much richer in dollar. Deep notes of cherry and jam.
A 16.99 bottle that tastes much richer in dollar. Deep notes of cherry and jam.
Apr 25th, 2015
Juicy and highly acidic. Makes you hungry. One of my favs.
Juicy and highly acidic. Makes you hungry. One of my favs.
Oct 26th, 2014
2009 vintage. Beautiful nose. Dusty red cherry, mushroom, earth. Soft tannins, bright acidity, good depth.
2009 vintage. Beautiful nose. Dusty red cherry, mushroom, earth. Soft tannins, bright acidity, good depth.
Aug 28th, 2014