Monchiero Carbone

Mon Birone Barbera d'Alba

9.23 ratings

-no 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

Daniël Rommens

9.5

At 4 years, this wine has just entered its prime. Almost port-like nose with dried dates, and a prickling amount of alcohol. Roundness on the tongue is indulging, yet the aftertaste is somewhat challenging. Sourness at first but is quiets down and leaves a long lasting taste of smoked wood.

May 11th, 2016