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Barbera elicits the most remarkable reactions from people. Those who are more accustomed to modern wines only recall the worst of the wine’s history. The thin, incredibly high acid examples seemed better suited for use in the garage as a solvent than f...
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History of the grape: The name means “little sweet one” in Italian. Dolcetto, along with Barbera and Nebbiolo is one ...
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The Casa Pasquero Farm was founded in the early 20th century on a hilltop in Bricco Gatti. Follow...
Located at Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe hills, the estate was founded in 1996, wh...
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Barbera d'Alba on Snooth
May 2013
Aged 1 year in 30 HL BotteIvy and violets greet the nose followed by big yet fresh black fruit, this turns immensely floral and really focused with a light oaken overlay. A slightly softer style of Barbera that's filled with rich red berry and black cherry fruit yet this remains very Barbera weight with no excess weight and only modest soft tann... Read More
April 2013
Very fine Barbera d'Alba. Nice dark fruit, black cherry, dried prune, hint of sage, nice acidity, some rhubarb and a very nice finish. Read More
March 2013
Dark ruby hue, nose of red fruits, flavor notes of dried plums and candied spice with an alkaline or chalky kiss at the end of a moderately soft finish. Read More
March 2013
The nose was intense and sexy with black cherry, woodland notes, dark chocolate, floral tones and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it was rich yet perfectly juicy, showing notes of blackberry jam, sweet spices, tart cherry juice and cola with hint of tannin clinging to senses. The finish was long with concentrate ripe berry fruit coating the pa... Read More
March 2013
The nose was intense and sexy with black cherry, woodland notes, dark chocolate, floral tones and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it was rich yet perfectly juicy, showing notes of blackberry jam, sweet spices, tart cherry juice and cola with hint of tannin clinging to senses. The finish was long with concentrate ripe berry fruit coating the pa... Read More
February 2013
Pretty bouquet of violets with raspberry, clove, mint and licorice. It's pretty and feminine. Cherry, raspberry jam and light clove and mint. Finishes a tad sour.88 pts.12/8/12 Read More
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