Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

The origins of the Damilano family dates back to over a century ago, when Guiseppe Borgogno, the great-grandfather of the current owners, started to grow and make wine from his own grapes. Medium Ruby with aromas of fresh berry fruits and generous spice. On the palate this medium body wine shows flavors of juicy cherry and blackberry with notes of citrus and vanilla spice. Light tannin structure, lively acidity, medium ending with fruit finish. Nice value. Drink now, consistent, no aging benefit. — 4 months ago

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 — 10 months ago

Amier

9.0

Drank w/ Francis and family — 2 years ago

Rob Nohle

9.2

Anniversary dinner. 18 year. — 4 years ago

Steve Medbery

9.1

Excellent Barbera — 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

James Forsyth

8.9

Simple and concentrated with an abundance of fruit. It is what it is and what it is is revealed on the first taste. — 8 years ago

John Ritchie

10

Too young still — 9 years ago

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

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

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 Ochsner

9.0

Elegant and bright. $12.75 G — 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

Brad Taylor

9.1

The price is so right. Very impressed. Big and bold. — 5 years ago

Raj Harb

9.1

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

Paco Suro

9.0

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

Josh Graham

8.9

Wonderful on a sera freddo. Tastes even better with friends! — 9 years ago

Kory Checca

9.5

Nice to celebrate a big occasion — 11 years ago

Philip Patston

9.0

Light fruity and enjoyable — 6 months ago

Nate Chambers

9.5

Date night with Mel — 6 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. — 10 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.2

Nicely acidic and bright cherry flavor. Little flat but super easy drinking. — 2 years ago

Kai Wright

8.9

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

Raj Harb

9.1

A bit of balsamic funk funk but quite a nice pairing w duck — 6 years ago

Erica Smith

9.0

Still good with some age. Really wish I had aged more of it. — 6 years ago

Anthony Keegan Matosich

9.4

Dark and brooding. Lovely in its blackberry complexities. Raisins on the nose, and good tannic structure on the palette. — 8 years ago

Lisa Spitnale

9.4

Really nice — 10 years ago