Giorgio Pelissero

Piani Barbera d'Alba

8.821 ratings
8.82 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
Beau Carson

Big and pretty. I generally like leaner Barberas, but this was quite delicious.

Big and pretty. I generally like leaner Barberas, but this was quite delicious.

Jul 9th, 2017
Zachery Groseclose

Old World Specialist B-21 Wines

9.2

Rich dark fruits with a touch of barrique aging. Needs food to tame. Not my favorite style but good nonetheless

Rich dark fruits with a touch of barrique aging. Needs food to tame. Not my favorite style but good nonetheless

Oct 3rd, 2016
Amy Huson

Super smooth, easy to drink, more interesting than Merlot!

Super smooth, easy to drink, more interesting than Merlot!

Mar 23rd, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.3

Nice and well balanced with sweet and ripe Barbera fruit jumping from the glass. On the palate it does lack multiple elements of greatness, but it's honest and straightforward delivering pure fruit and juicy acidity.

Nice and well balanced with sweet and ripe Barbera fruit jumping from the glass. On the palate it does lack multiple elements of greatness, but it's honest and straightforward delivering pure fruit and juicy acidity.

Dec 14th, 2015
Matthew Davis

Very big and full took a little while to open up, fruit coming out more, cherries, still plenty of tannins.

Very big and full took a little while to open up, fruit coming out more, cherries, still plenty of tannins.

May 22nd, 2016
Zeus Fonsi

Seems closed up right out of the bottle. Has a nice fruit and acidity, but the tannins kinda get in the way. Probably gets better with some air.
Still a good Barbera

Seems closed up right out of the bottle. Has a nice fruit and acidity, but the tannins kinda get in the way. Probably gets better with some air.
Still a good Barbera

Mar 12th, 2016
Carl Quin

Strong alcohol and some kinda cream candy on the nose. Hint of grass or vegetable on the palate initially, followed by overwhelming taste of really sour cherry. Very strong alcohol finish. Medium tannis & body. Not really to my liking. Need to try another barbera for confirmation.

Strong alcohol and some kinda cream candy on the nose. Hint of grass or vegetable on the palate initially, followed by overwhelming taste of really sour cherry. Very strong alcohol finish. Medium tannis & body. Not really to my liking. Need to try another barbera for confirmation.

Aug 20th, 2015
Paoli Guillouardi

Paoli had this 8 years ago

Paoli had this 8 years ago

Dec 27th, 2016
Bryan Rodman

Bryan had this 8 years ago

Bryan had this 8 years ago

Sep 25th, 2016
Lindsey Perl

Lindsey had this 8 years ago

Lindsey had this 8 years ago

Aug 20th, 2016