Elio Grasso

Vigna Martina Barbera d'Alba 2016

9.2

Popped and poured; consumed over a few hours. The 2016 Barbera "Vigna Martina" is deep, dark ruby with an almost impenetrable core. More than ample in the fruit department with all the dark berries. However, it's got enough of the non-fruits: the inorganic earth, purple flowers, some herbs and spices, to leave one in no doubt of its origin. This is certainly one of the more polished versions of Barbera. As for longevity, even at 6 years post vintage, this seemed fairly primary. That being said and based off my experiences with Barbera in this category, I expect the secondary characteristics of leather to begin emerging in the next couple of years. Tasty now and should continue to reward through 2030. — 7 months ago

Alex, Paul and 10 others liked this

Giacomo Borgogno & Figli

Dolcetto d'Alba 2021

Pooneet K

9.0

Very enjoyable simpler dolcetto. Great with pizzas on a warm summer day by the pool with a slight chill. — 9 months ago

Tom, Lyle and 1 other liked this

Giorgio Pelissero

Piani Barbera d'Alba 2015

Rob Nohle

9.2

Anniversary dinner. 18 year. — 4 years ago

Keith, Liz and 1 other liked this

Azienda Agricola Brovia

Valmaggione Nebbiolo d'Alba 2016

Mike Finfer

9.4

beautiful nebbiolo — 5 years ago

Luciano Sandrone

Barbera d'Alba

Patti Gamboni

9.0

Good fruit and acid. — 6 years ago

Renato Ratti

Ochetti Nebbiolo D' Alba 2014

Nico J. Snyman

9.2

Such a beautifully expressive & high toned Langhe, if only other Langhe's could give back so much at a young age. — 7 years ago

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Mauro Sebaste

Parigi Nebbiolo d'Alba 2012

Ramzi Namek

9.0

Medium body. Had it with lasagna and it paired beautifully! Cherry, blackberry with a bit of that oak aging effect. Had a nice finish. Will definitely buy again. — 10 years ago

Cantina Bartolo Mascarello

Barbera d'Alba 2011

Jay Kline

9.1

Popped and poured. The 2011 Barbera d’Alba pours a deep, garnet (with some purple) color with a near opaque core. Slightly hazy. No signs of particles or gas. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous. Boysenberries , mulberries, dark cherry, braised beef (no cap), oiled leather, dried leaf tobacco, organic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry; medium tannins and medium+ acid. Alcohol is medium+. Confirming the notes from the nose. This is really tasty right now. While I don’t think this is going to fall off a cliff soon, I also don’t think there is any reason to hold any longer. Drink now and enjoy while the fruits are still nicely balanced with the secondary characteristics. — 7 months ago

Julia, Mario and 14 others liked this