KP

9.0

Enjoyed in Maui. Herbal and oaky nose. Low tannins. High acidity. Smooth but short finish. — 4 months ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.2

Braida has elevated Barbera to a different standard and it has done it through site selection but also through his iconic style where wines have more layers, elegance and depth.
The Montebruna goes 12 months in large oak barrels and when opened it needs time to stretch its legs.
Only after few hours you'll get the best. 15% in alchol that you don't feel on the palate.
Round, elegant and mouthfilling. — 6 months ago

Kristen Vosmaer

9.3

Light jammy opens smooth — 7 months ago

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. — 2 years 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! — 5 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.0

Steady Eddie — 6 years ago

John Visto

9.4

Full throttle Barbera. Not for every bottle but really well made, balanced, delicious. — 7 years ago

with Madison

Patti Gamboni

9.0

Good fruit and acid. — 8 years ago

Meg

9.3

Work has been hectic. Needed some me time tonight. F it (or no, F is also very good, but in this case I "I" 'd it. I I'd it. Id it? Oh F it you know what I mean!!!) Orin Swift letter (location) bottles are some of the best value bottles out there. Italy doesn't disappoint - $16 well-spent. Other me time highlights tonight: sushi, massage w/ a focus on occipitalis (oh yes....), my new fav JT jam on the radio, and being giddy about Chelsea's new Netflix show premier tonight. Oh, and this post was brought to you by the letter I — 10 years ago

Stephan Sullivan Jr.

9.1

With ice berg Ferg and Emboweezy we sippin — 4 months ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

This is the most iconic barbera in Italy
The story of the label is very curious

Single site hill where a lady had a house.
She was nicknamed "Uccellone" meaning big bird due to her prominent nose that resembled a bird beak. Nonetheless "Uccellone" in italian slang also mean "big penis"...
The local priest was horrified by this label and accused Braida of pushing the boundaries too much. The answer was from him to produce another wine honouring the priest called Bricco della Bigotta(Bigot).

The wine is big, it goes in large oak for 12 months plus 12 months in the bottle before release and needs decanting. Super smooth, super complex, this is a wine for blue cheese or meditation.
It keeps giving you different shade every time you swirl it.
Personally i prefer other style of barbera, but it is a super interesting wine with a lot of history too. — 6 months ago

Kayla Bixby

9.7

Really nice; had it on Rob’s birthday (52) — 8 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 — 2 years ago

with Jennifer

John Osgood

9.3

Always great — 5 years ago

Micki Beucke

9.6

Very smooth. Easy to drink. Yum! — 6 years ago

Shelby Cole Graham

9.2

Very good wine. Smooth, not to dry, definitely can tell it's a Zen! BlackBerry and plum with a smooth finish — 7 years ago

Sara McCarter

9.3

Yiannis tasting...very smooth April 2018.

Blend vintage — 8 years ago

Chris Koupal

9.5

To @David A Lentine @Ron R @Roy Goble @Tj Adams @Bill Bender @Ryan Mitchell. Here is something totally new that will challenge how you think about wine. Served in a 1 L bottle, red served slightly chilled from Napa Valley. Great with pizzas or salads or BBQ on a hot day. — 9 years ago

Lynne Rospond

10

Great wine and Italian food with my loved ones — 11 years ago

Karilyn Lesassier-Van Oosten

9.3

Beautiful red wine. Clean and crisp. — 5 months ago

Ben Lehman

9.1

Really good barbera with actual character and purity of fruit? Count me in — 5 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

05/2025. Nice Barbera. Flavor and finish. Sits well on the palate. Enjoyed. 14% alc.

Hall’s Chophouse — 6 months ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

This is very elegant & harmonious.
Dark sour cherry with some crushed stone and a pinch of orange peel & herbs. Fresh. Juicy.
On the palate this is very smooth, juicy, with great flow and beautiful balance. The 14.5% alc perfectly integrated.
Nice depth & length, too. — 8 months ago

Amier

9.0

Drank w/ Francis and family — 4 years ago

N B

9.0

Nice light red via Utah? Ok! Via DomaineLA — 6 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

Barbera & Bonarda blend from an Emilia Romagno maker. I love this style- gave a good 45+ min decant. Imagine the Bonarda offsets the Barbera fruitiness. Keeps a taut line btw vegetal acidity & that earthy fruitiness. Natural maker of some serious orange wines. 13% alcohol. Didn’t hurt that we drank at sunset, on the Hudson River at home. — 6 years ago

N B

9.1

Petillant, tart, juicy, unexpectedly rich for a natural. — 7 years ago

Matt Waring

9.2

Wonderful acidity, well balanced fruit, a firm finish. This is top shelf Barbera and a real delight. Bravo. — 9 years ago

with Christine

Peter Wassam

9.0

Lush fruit integrated with bretty Ness with aplomb. Spicy finish but not too much thought. — 10 years ago

Lloyd Everard

9.2

Lucious, leather, smoke behind bold fruit with an earthy finish — 11 years ago