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Barbera di Alba

Barbera d’Alba is a DOC centered around the town of Alba, and it is considered home to some of the best wines made from the Barbera grape. Barbera is the most frequently planted grape in Piedmont, thanks to its adaptability and vigorous character. It is easier to grow and less susceptible to adverse weather than Nebbiolo, which is grown in neighboring appellations. Barbera in general has relatively low tannins but high acidity, and the wines tend to have flavors of ripe currant and cherry. The Barbera DOC was created in 1970 and the DOC wines must be 100% Barbera.

2019 Burlotto Barbera d'Alba

WS  90   

2019 Burlotto Barbera d'Alba

Light label condition issue

WS  90   

2003 Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

2003 Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba

Lightly depressed cork; base neck fill; light label condition issue

2003 Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; very top shoulder fill

2003 Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba

Lightly depressed cork; top shoulder fill; label condition issue

2003 Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba

Very top shoulder fill

2013 Cappellano Barbera d'Alba Gabutti

2009 Cavallotto Barbera d'Alba Superiore Vigna Del Cuculo

3-bottle Lot

WS  92   
VN  92   

1985 Prunotto Barbera d'Alba

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

2016 Pelissero Barbera d'Alba Piani

VN  90   

2016 Paolo Conterno Barbera d'Alba La Ginestra

Light label condition issue

JS  92   
WA  91   
VN  90   

2017 Paolo Conterno Barbera d'Alba La Ginestra

3-bottle Lot

WA  92   
WS  90   

1998 Angelo Negro e Figli Barbera d'Alba Nicolon

3 cm ullage; light label condition issue