Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; consumed over a few hours. The 2016 Barbera "Vigna Martina" is deep, dark ruby with an almost impenetrable core. More than ample in the fruit department with all the dark berries. However, it's got enough of the non-fruits: the inorganic earth, purple flowers, some herbs and spices, to leave one in no doubt of its origin. This is certainly one of the more polished versions of Barbera. As for longevity, even at 6 years post vintage, this seemed fairly primary. That being said and based off my experiences with Barbera in this category, I expect the secondary characteristics of leather to begin emerging in the next couple of years. Tasty now and should continue to reward through 2030. — 7 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; no formal notes. Bright golden color; persistent mousse; lemon citrus, meringue, brioche for dayzzz. Fantastic acid. Long finish. Gastronomic bubbles but so good it can be enjoyed on its own. This is far and away the greatest sparkling wine I’ve yet had from Italy. A wow wine. Too bad it’s priced like tête de cuvée Champagne. Regardless, whenever someone is pouring it, you should shift your attention to this. “I know I would. Heck, I’d go back for seconds!” Drink now or over the next 10+ years. — 10 months ago

Brett Rogosin

8.9

Ripe red cherries. Earth. Black pepper. Tasty. — 10 months ago

Aravind A

9.0

Pop and pour. Lovely barbera. Nose shows mulberry leaf, plum, black raspberry. On the palate: excellent acidity, pomegranate, black raspberry, dried leaves, and just so juicy. No real tannin visible on the juicy finish. Yum. — 3 years ago

Makoto Someya

9.1

Slight crude like aroma. Black currant, slight fresh mushroom. Enough tanning @, Vinsemble, 191231 — 4 years ago

Liberty Shockley

10

This is an easy drinking wine that my mom-Merlot drinking friends and I can enjoy together — 5 years ago

Ed Chin

9.0

A nice wine though I don’t see this being really interesting. More on the simple side. — 7 months ago

Riley Solter

10

One of the best reds and barolos ever, so good — 9 months ago

Russell Lacy

8.9

A lot of cherry, really opened up over time. Line it though! — 10 months ago

Rich Raleigh

9.2

Very nice! — 2 years ago

Rob Dyer

9.6

Absolutely spectacular. Essence of Barolo. Cherry and then more cherry. Can’t get enough! — 3 years ago

RobS

9.2

A rogue find that did not disappoint; a little bite at the end. I’d love to get my hands on more. — 5 years ago

Phil Stice

9.3

Wow. Poppin off! Maraschino cheery, licorice, still energetic red fruits. This was our dark horse of the evening - showed serious class — 6 years ago

with Josh, Kevin and 5 others

James K

9.2

Miles to go. Beautiful, but too young. Glad I have more! — 8 months ago

David D

9.0

Very very dry, ferrous tannins, prune, cocoa, cranberry. From Mei Chi. 08/30/2023 — 9 months ago

Jess

9.3

Medium pink.
Aromas of grapefruit, red cherry
Sweet. Flavors of grapefruit, red licorice, red cherry candy. Lovely! — 10 months ago

David Clarke

9.1

Very enjoyable Barolo here on our visit to NYC. P J Wine rules! — 2 years ago

with Daniel

Mike Holzer

9.1

Waited 2 hours and tasted.tight. 2 more hours opened up but still quite tannic but delicious cherry tobacco. Some tar. Nice. Somewhat complex but felt needed more time but delicious as is. — 4 years ago

with Sean-Patrick and Ania

Nick

9.0

Decanted for 1.5 hours first - a little rough at first but opened up - tart cherries, ripe fruit, very round and smooth but tannins have a strong grip. Great with steak! — 5 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.3

Lemon meringue and chalk. Complete and satisfying, balancing freshness and savor. Riesling-like energy. Always one of the most sophisticated Chardonnays from anywhere in Italy. #grasso #piemonte #chardonnay #langhe — 6 years ago