Bob McDonald

9.1

See previous Delectable Notes from June 2020. Very dark Ruby in colour. Ripe cherry and liquorice on nose and palate - cherry skins. A medium weight palate finishing with fine powdery tannins. Dolcetto is essentially a simple wine (went well with Quiche) but when made by a producer of the reputation of G D Vajra its a particularly good representation of the grape. See previous note from October 2021, 48 weeks ago. Not sure I’ve ever got my head around the characteristics of Dolcetto - like a detuned Nebbiolo. Notes as previous with fine chalky tannins. — 4 years ago

Alfredo Luchini

9.2

Strong and fruity. Full body. Perfect with red meat and a red sauce pasta — 5 years ago

Paul Brooks

9.2

Cheeky little Italy Dolcetto D’ Alba — 6 years ago

Raffaele Mosca

9.2

Barbera d' Alba 2016 - Giacomo Fenocchio. Vibrant and fleshy, with a deep mineral vein pushing forward its sweet aromas of gooseberry, mulberry, licorice and cocoa powder. Sharp acidity and terroir-driven salinity intertwine with mounting flavors of sweet red berries and blood orange. Finishes pure and lean despite the 15% abv . Awesome! — 7 years ago

Craig Sedmak

9.5

My favorite of the night - lots of life and brightness left in this Nebbiolo d alba. Thanks again Mr Kail — 7 years ago

with William

Max Kogod

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.5

Surprisingly powerful and concentrated. Laser acidity comes out with more time in glass. Maderized notes but also with ripe and fleshy cherry fruit. Loads of sweet brown spice. — 8 years ago

Tim L

9.1

Yes. 9+…soft palate, great balance, deep red berry flavor dry nice finish almost elegant everyday or special day Barbera D Alba. — 4 years ago

Tim L

9.0

A good year, a fine wine with balance and context. Good value. Red berries, light fruit and body medium; palate perfect with discernible tannins and dryness - right for a Barbera d' Alba. There are better Barberas but this is right for red meats, strong cheeses. — 5 years ago

Alex

9.2

A great Barolo and for less than $60. Nebbiolo leather and spice on the nose. Typical high but well balanced acid on the palate with raspberry and bright red fruit. — 6 years ago

Ebbe Bonde Soerensen

9.0

This is the best Barbera d’ Alba from Sottimano , started to drink this wine 15 years ago, new style more elegant, fruity and delicious to enjoy. Just a hint of oak, well done🙏🇮🇹 — 7 years ago

Tim L

8.9

Nicely balanced Barbera! Doing this after the fact...from memory. Recall great drinkability, fine balance with good fruit, mild palate, soft finish. A cut above most Barbera D’ Alba’s. — 7 years ago

Jessie Legan

9.0

Had this in Rome at the cutest little bar, surrounded by Italians : D. Il Sorpasso by the Vatican. Fabulous wine! Not as harsh as a Nebbiolo. Smooth and medium bodied, medium dryness. — 7 years ago

Ertan Şengül

8.9

Fruity, fresh, short at the finish — 8 years ago

Tim L

9.2

Again, not a mere DOC, a superlative Barbera d' Alba, from Marchesi Di Barolo. Aromatic, Balanced. 2018 Vintage. Rich full palate deep dark berries all evident, dry not tannic but for a touch. Mysteriously elegant, big flavor for Barbera. Have drank many times in the past and will continue to do so... — 4 years ago

Katie Schindall

9.6

Liked this one — 5 years ago

Nicola Morvillo

9.4

On 10-11-19 da Tino — 6 years ago

Ebbe Bonde Soerensen

9.0

My favorite Barbera d’ Alba anytime, fruity, fresh , delicious and very good Q/P🇮🇹🍷 — 7 years ago

Fredybeans

9.0

Noire
Nez de prune de fruit noire et d olive noire
Bouche dense juteuse arrondie et gourmande avec un bel equilibre
Finale fraîche dense mais arrondie — 7 years ago

Robert Lusczek

9.5

Local distributor no longer carrying Red Cat by Hazlitt Vineyards, this was recommended as a suitable substitute. I have to agree with the recommendation. — 8 years ago

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. — 9 years ago