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Pin Monferrato Nebbiolo Barbera

8.913 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo, Barbera
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Venison
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A blend of 65% Nebbiolo and 35% Barbera d’Asti Bionzo, dark red with complex aromas of dark fruit and smoky spice. On the palate cherry, plum and raspberry flavors with smoky oak and earthy pepper notes. The wine spends about 18 months on French oak, and 15 months resting in the bottle before release. Lingering finish, soft tannins, well balanced with acidity ending with earthy mineral tones.

A blend of 65% Nebbiolo and 35% Barbera d’Asti Bionzo, dark red with complex aromas of dark fruit and smoky spice. On the palate cherry, plum and raspberry flavors with smoky oak and earthy pepper notes. The wine spends about 18 months on French oak, and 15 months resting in the bottle before release. Lingering finish, soft tannins, well balanced with acidity ending with earthy mineral tones.

Sep 19th, 2017
Matt

This big boy needs some time to air out. First impressions show tones os floral spice tones. Creme de violet, potpourri, pink peppercorns, warm spices, black raspberry. Next the the Bionzo this seems more in balance, those Nebbiolo tannins seem to tame that high alcohol while the Barbera adds some lift. Day 2: much richer leathery fruit notes, licorice, tar. Opening up nicely

This big boy needs some time to air out. First impressions show tones os floral spice tones. Creme de violet, potpourri, pink peppercorns, warm spices, black raspberry. Next the the Bionzo this seems more in balance, those Nebbiolo tannins seem to tame that high alcohol while the Barbera adds some lift. Day 2: much richer leathery fruit notes, licorice, tar. Opening up nicely

Dec 30th, 2016
Christine T

65/35 Nebbiolo barbera blend. Lovely to drink but unmemorable

65/35 Nebbiolo barbera blend. Lovely to drink but unmemorable

Jun 12th, 2017
Lizzie Clawson

World of Wines 3/29/17. Soft tannins, finish-heavy. Highly drinkable and a fun story from the winemaker's employee (ask about the rhino on the label).

World of Wines 3/29/17. Soft tannins, finish-heavy. Highly drinkable and a fun story from the winemaker's employee (ask about the rhino on the label).

Mar 30th, 2017
David Webster

Strong Eucalyptus on the nose, which stayed with the wine after 2 hours of decanting. Light tannins. Rose petals, dates and herbs. Delicious.

Strong Eucalyptus on the nose, which stayed with the wine after 2 hours of decanting. Light tannins. Rose petals, dates and herbs. Delicious.

Mar 26th, 2017
Mike Giordano

Nice wine after opening. Smooth and easy sipping after dinner.

Nice wine after opening. Smooth and easy sipping after dinner.

Aug 13th, 2017
Beau Carson

Beau had this 8 years ago

Beau had this 8 years ago

Feb 14th, 2017
John Ebert

John had this 4 years ago

John had this 4 years ago

Aug 4th, 2020
Justin Hurst

Justin had this 6 years ago

Justin had this 6 years ago

Aug 6th, 2018
Quentin Greene

Quentin had this 6 years ago

Quentin had this 6 years ago

Jun 10th, 2018