Giorgio Pelissero

Piani Barbera d'Alba

9.119 ratings

9.15 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

Michael Cerasoli

8.9

An earthy, fruity nose. Berry taste followed by a rough, tannic chalky finish. Needs about an hour to open then the finish changes to less chalky and more complex fruit. You can really taste the old world, earthy grape. A great wine for the price. Would like to try different vintages.

An earthy, fruity nose. Berry taste followed by a rough, tannic chalky finish. Needs about an hour to open then the finish changes to less chalky and more complex fruit. You can really taste the old world, earthy grape. A great wine for the price. Would like to try different vintages.

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2014

9.3

Marvelous representation of Barbers D'Alba.

Marvelous representation of Barbers D'Alba.

Aug 14th, 2016

8.9

Hit all the right spots with Rao's meatballs and marinara

Hit all the right spots with Rao's meatballs and marinara

Jan 16th, 2016

lynda lou bouch

9.2

super nice on easter. held its own against some big boys.

super nice on easter. held its own against some big boys.

Apr 6th, 2015

8.8

Way to go via mag.

Way to go via mag.

Nov 30th, 2014

lynda lou bouch

9.7

oh wow this is super grand!!! Sunday afternoon jammy joy.

oh wow this is super grand!!! Sunday afternoon jammy joy.

Jun 1st, 2014

9.2

Needs time

Needs time

Mar 23rd, 2014

8.9

Tannic

Tannic

Jan 17th, 2014

Elisabeth Owens

9.5

Great wine for about $20. Full bodied with great finish.

Great wine for about $20. Full bodied with great finish.

Nov 8th, 2012

8.9

Adam had this 8 years ago

Adam had this 8 years ago

May 9th, 2017