Alba Martin

Giacomo Conterno

Cerretta Barbera d'Alba 2021

Jeremy Shanker
9.0

Tasty Barbera. Perfect at the moment. — 2 months ago

Bob, Aravind and 2 others liked this

Cantina Bartolo Mascarello

Barbera d'Alba 2021

Not as dry as expected, satisfying fruity roses. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister, Juan and 7 others liked this

Massolino

Serralunga d'Alba Barbera 2023

Young, robust, very fruity. Lovely. With very good Piemontese cuisine at "L'Acino" restaurant, Torino. — 4 months ago

Martin Müllen

Trarbacher Huhnerberg Spätlese* trocken Mosel Riesling 2021

Lyle Fass
9.7

Haven’t had in 6 months and it was closed then but wow the nose is wide open now. Gorgeous citrus, apricot, herbs and stones. Really aromatic and very compelling. Palate is very 21 with just “wake you up” acids, a chewy density, and maybe 70% mineral and 30% fruit. So pure and what a finish. This is much more open than in January. Unreal finish. Almost 2 minutes. Wow this is tangy, super juicy and ultra clean. What an amazing finish. Just gorgeous. — 4 months ago

Zach, Neil and 12 others liked this

Luciano Sandrone

Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba 2013

Lyle Fass
9.0

A bit much. Not elegant but super intense and almost seemed young. Only 13% but felt like more. — 5 months ago

Pooneet, Ray and 3 others liked this
Ira Schwartz

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@Lyle Fass never a fan of.
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@Ira Schwartz same…too modern for my tastes

Vietti

Tre Vigne Dolcetto d'Alba 2022

Some blackberry, Smokey notes, so soft in the mouth. Went very well with risotto and sausage. I have to think that’s the pairing in Piedmont for most people. The average Italian there ain’t drinking Barbaresco every night. — 7 months ago

Tom, Dan and 1 other liked this

G.D. Vajra

Barbera d'Alba 2024

Clear, pale ruby in color. On the nose, it's clean with pronounced intensity primary and secondary aromas of cherry, raspberry, and smoke. On the palate, it's dry with high acidity, low tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, and pronounced primary and secondary flavors of tart cherry, hibiscus, and wet slate with a medium finish. This wine is intense, complex, and with enough fruit to balance the acidity. Overall, I would rate this wine as very good. — 3 months ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Bruno Giacosa

Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba 2018

Casa Lenzi
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— 4 months ago

La Spinetta

Gallina Barbera d'Alba 2000

Ming L
9.5

Never tasted this bottling before, I just hoped for a decent showing. Instead, it completely reshaped my view of Barbera.

Deep opaque garnet with a slight tawny rim. The nose is captivating with blackberry jam, fig, cedar, dry pine cone, worn leather, clove, and a hint of truffle. Seamless palate - full body with vibrant
acidity, supple tannins that still have firm grip, and a velvety texture. Long, elegant finish. Still has 5–8 graceful years ahead. By far the best Barbera I’ve tasted.

In Rhino I trust.
— 5 months ago

Vin, Bob and 3 others liked this

Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery

Synthesis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Super dark fruits, silky tannins, perfect wine for a novice to experience really good wine. Great from top to bottom. — 6 months ago

Andrew, jesus and 3 others liked this

Luis A. Rodriguez Vazquez

Viña de Martin Os Pasás Ribeiro White Blend 2017

Floral, honeysuckle, stone fruit, hits of tropical fruit, touch of oxidation. Long finish, med acid — 7 months ago

Bruno Giacosa

Barbera d'Alba 2021

Ripe! Menthol on the nose, red fruit. Good acid, small tannins in the finish. — 2 months ago

Tom and romo liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Decent but could use a little more oomph — 3 months ago

Tom, Pooneet and 5 others liked this

Luciano Sandrone

Dolcetto d'Alba 2023

A brawny and pleasant Dolcetto — black fruit forward with hints of anise and an unusually tannic bite. — 4 months ago

Dave liked this

Roagna

Barbera d'Alba 2018

Talk about a wine you could drink everyday for the rest of your life. Balance. Lightweight contender. Medium tannins, in perfect form — 4 months ago

romo and Tom liked this

Azienda Agricola Brovia

Valmaggione Nebbiolo d'Alba 2022

Great Italian house red — 5 months ago

Tom liked this

Vietti

Tre Vigne Barbera d'Alba 2022

Really good barbera with actual character and purity of fruit? Count me in — 6 months ago

Ira, Sharon and 1 other liked this

G.D. Vajra

Dolcetto d'Alba 2023

One of my favorite vintners. Lots of good acids and bitey tannins. Some leather, raspberry and cherry, brambles, black pepper, touch of graphite? From Big Nose Full Body. 04/12/25 — 7 months ago