Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Located halfway up the hill dominating the principal valley of Barolo, supported by steep slopes lined by orderly vineyards, lies the 15th century Abbey of Annunziata. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry, lively spice, well balanced with savory fine tannins on a medium+ finish ending with mineral character. Nice value! — 5 months ago

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

Patrick Vernis

9.2

Most lovely hybrid. Cherry jolly ranchers. — 9 months ago

Arnold Ha

9.0

Amazing nose, no finish. Too young? — 10 months ago

with Jon

Michal Rosenn

9.2

beautifully aged — 2 years ago

Adam Beasley

9.0

Structured and kind of serious for a Barbera. Lots of herbs and spices in addition to the expected bright fruit. Fairly tannic and acidic - much better on day 2. Good value. — 4 years ago

N B

9.1

Petillant, tart, juicy, unexpectedly rich for a natural. — 6 years ago

Patti Gamboni

9.0

Good fruit and acid. — 6 years ago

Joshua Pollak

9.4

Fruity up front but backed up by spicy complexity. — 8 years ago

Lisa Spitnale

9.4

Really nice — 10 years ago

Philip Patston

9.0

Light fruity and enjoyable — 6 months ago

Nate Chambers

9.5

Date night with Mel — 6 months ago

Jeff beck

9.2

In Los Cabo with Jeff and Chris. At Toro. Absolutely phenomenal Barbera. Balance. Fruit without fruit. Hint of barnyard. Hard to beat. — 8 months ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Excellent Barbera, which is saying something, haven’t had much luck with Barberas..:.particularly given the youth — 10 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.3

Elena Pantaleoni beckons with this earthy, herbal, leathery Emilia Romagna blend. — 10 months ago

Oliver N

9.3

Tart black cherry, anise, pine and alpine vibes, high acidity, low spicy tannins.
A beautiful Cali Barbera with the acidity and spice of Piemonte, with the high toned fruit of California sunshine. I love! — 3 years ago

Rob Nohle

9.2

Anniversary dinner. 18 year. — 4 years ago

Raj Harb

9.1

A lesson in VA. Full and deep notes of aged balsamic and dark cherry — 6 years ago

aisforalan

9.1

nice acid. low tannins. dark fruit. cherries. plums. dried roses. raisin skin. buy again. from 7th ave. — 7 years ago

Eric Guido

9.3

This was showing a gorgeous and intense bouquet of ripe raspberry, cherry, cinnamon and mixed spices with mint, cedar and dark chocolate. On the palate, it was rich, literally packed with dark red fruit, yet remaining vibrant and lively. Licorice, balsamic tones and savory herbs were just a few of the constantly evolving flavors here. The finish was long with staying bitter cherry, dark-dark chocolate and spice tones. This is simply stunning juice — 9 years ago

Chris Buggy

8.9

Some recent visitors to Piemonte suggested this one, did not disappoint. Nice fruit, good acidity…a wine for food — 6 months ago

with Jennifer

Peter Sultan

9.0

The northern Italian red version of a Golden Retriever-the 30% Barbera, I suspect, adds a sunny brightness to the more soulful, young Nebbiolo. Some Negrette too. Vibrant almost cadmium red color. Fresh rose petals offset by that lipstick red fruit. My house red in previous years. — 7 months ago

Carlo Maria Rossotto

8.9

Nice Barbera d’Alba from Massolino di Serralunga. Paired it with snails. Had it with Davide, mom and dad in Novello d’Alba — 9 months ago

Michael Ochsner

9.0

Elegant and bright. $12.75 G — 10 months ago

Amier

9.0

Drank w/ Francis and family — 2 years ago

Blake Joseph

9.1

Delicious. — 3 years ago

Kai Wright

8.9

Juicy, easy, outdoor drinking with lots of bright red berries. — 4 years ago

Sara McCarter

9.3

Yiannis tasting...very smooth April 2018.

Blend vintage — 6 years ago

Paco Suro

9.0

Young. Strong tannins. Dark fruits. — 7 years ago

John Ritchie

10

Too young still — 9 years ago