Never tasted this bottling before, I just hoped for a decent showing. Instead, it completely reshaped my view of Barbera.
Deep opaque garnet with a slight tawny rim. The nose is captivating with blackberry jam, fig, cedar, dry pine cone, worn leather, clove, and a hint of truffle. Seamless palate - full body with vibrant
acidity, supple tannins that still have firm grip, and a velvety texture. Long, elegant finish. Still has 5–8 graceful years ahead. By far the best Barbera I’ve tasted.
In Rhino I trust. — 10 months ago
Excellent, $16 from Berkeley wine. — 6 years ago
Svulstig. Saknar lite struktur för att riktigt lyckas. — 6 years ago
Empty... nuff said. — 7 years ago
Really dark, very fruity, nice tannins — 8 years ago
Perfect for a hot summer evening. Sipping and waiting for a good friend for dinner. Been too long! — 9 years ago
The winery’s entry level Sangiovese bottling. Aged 15 months in second-use French oak for 2020 vintage, it delivers a darker-fruited profile while preserving Sangiovese’s classic character. A versatile, crowd-pleasing choice and pairs especially well Northern Italian pasta dishes. — 9 months ago
more floral than fruity on the nose. Strong nectarine on the palate — 4 years ago
Had at wm mulleheeian — 8 years ago
Violer, cederträ, tobak, koncentrerade björnbär och svarta vinbär. — 9 years ago
Not too many Sangiovese roses in my life. This is good. As it warms it gets much more earthy and vegetal. A lot of red watermelon, but overall savory. Pretty great with bbq. I’m guessing not so great with lighter fare or to crush over an afternoon. — 10 months ago
Tuscan white wine from WineThing, had ‘19 vintage in ‘23. Nice. — 3 years ago
Ruby red, dark fruits. Medium body. Crushable. — 4 years ago
From eataly. Well balanced $20. Enjoyed. Buy again — 6 years ago
Still drinking really well — 7 years ago
Tar and dark berries, reminiscent of Spinetta Barbaresco, but with a lot less structure. — 8 years ago
Tim L
Superiore lives up to it… — 9 months ago