Renato Ratti

Barbera d'Alba

8.842 ratings

9.27 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

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Sommelier/Wine Director Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar

8.5

Need a btg because Marcarini out til July 1. This will work. Solid d'alba. Label sucks though

Need a btg because Marcarini out til July 1. This will work. Solid d'alba. Label sucks though

1 person found it helpfulMay 25th, 2013

9.1

Very nice. Dark and juicy fruit with some nice spice and balanced acidity.

Very nice. Dark and juicy fruit with some nice spice and balanced acidity.

Oct 28th, 2014

Kenneth Gustavsson

8.5

Juicy Barbera!

Juicy Barbera!

Feb 23rd, 2014

9.8

Good stuff.

Good stuff.

May 18th, 2013

8.9

Delicious!

Delicious!

Oct 25th, 2014

9.0

Oförskämt bra med tanke på priset eller är Barberan bara en underskattad druva

Oförskämt bra med tanke på priset eller är Barberan bara en underskattad druva

Oct 8th, 2014

8.7

Great value

Great value

Feb 5th, 2014

8.0

Weirdness on the nose. Hazelnut and earth. Needs some fat! Subtle tannin with good acid. 13.79

Weirdness on the nose. Hazelnut and earth. Needs some fat! Subtle tannin with good acid. 13.79

Jan 9th, 2014

8.6

Wow delish. Very smooth. Winner.

Wow delish. Very smooth. Winner.

Jan 1st, 2014

8.6

@ Basi Italia with The Nelson's. Scott's first winescape. Wine is OK, but great food, great company

@ Basi Italia with The Nelson's. Scott's first winescape. Wine is OK, but great food, great company

Dec 28th, 2013