Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

From 3L

Core of red with light brickish edges.

Nose is pretty. Dryish cherries to cherries, strawberries, blackberries flow underneath, raspberries, some fresh rhubarb, notes of cherry Jolly Rancher, red to mid berry cola, some soapy baking powder notes, tobacco, used leather, (might be the glass), soft, mid intensity baking spices, vanilla-in, soft oak shavings, moist clay, limestone, dry top soils, red flowers, red roses & candied violets.

The palate is ripe, juicy; sweet & tart cherries, strawberries, some black berries, dry pomegranate, somewhat stewed/spiced plum, blackberries with circling raspberries, nice mid spice, dry tobacco, leather, grilled meats, soft, mid intensity baking spices, vanilla-in, soft,dry, oak shavings, moist clay, limestone, volcanics, hints of white pepper, dry leaves, dry top soils, red flowers, red roses & candied violets, excellent acidy with a well made, balanced, biggish structure & tension, good length finish that lasts minutes and fall on spice & minerals.

1800 bottles made and only 6 3L’s. This is one of From 3L. — 15 days ago

Kyle Harvey

9.2

Blind I would have that it was a delicious older #CaliCab because of its overripe juicy red fruits and velvety tannins, but this Barbera from my favorite boutique Barbaresco producer was a stunner — 8 years ago

Phil Stice

9.1

More tannic than the 2012 vintage. Darker fruit profile too. 😍 these wines — 11 years ago

Lorenzo Marzilli

9.1

Barbaresco 2017. Very interesting taste; I got a little bit of smoke and maybe tobacco? Nose: ripe cherry, ripe plum. Taste: ripe cherry, smoked wood? Would definitely try again in maybe another vintage (younger?) — 3 months ago

stefano

10

Semplicemente spettacolare! — 6 years ago

Eli Chait

9.2

Deep fruit flavor, acidic — 10 years ago

Nick Dor

9.3

Awesome barb at red hill station! — 11 years ago

Ericsson

9.3

Tasted this Barbera Superiore made from three different generations at this small family producer in Castaglione delle Lanze just outside the Barolo DO. Speaking with the current wine maker science and precision regarding harvest, maceration and fermentation time are to blame for the recent elevation in quality. Very good, Decanter just gave it ninety two points. — 3 years ago

J. Kim

8.9

There is a slight misalignment between the fruit and phenolic ripeness, also a mismatch between the oak and the terroir, but it is still an authentic, genuine Langhe Nebbiolo. Wide range of aromatic nuances and dynamic expression with authority. Less polished than Roagna and less subtle than Cascina delle Rose but those three are of similar mold. A relaxed style of winemaking that is complete opposite of producers like Albino Rocca, Bruno Rocca and Sottimano who have a perfectionist approach, — 8 years ago

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.3

Perfect shape, smooth and bright cherry and rose petals and smoke. Out of magnum. — 10 years ago