NoseThe nose is very intense, with typical aromas of plum, raspberry, blueberry and some delicate wisteria hints. blackberryherbsraspberry
FlavorOn the palate it is dry, fleshy and juicy, and very easy-to-drink with vibrant acidity and a long fruity finish.
Piedmont At a Glance
Region NamePiedmont
Piemonte is considered by many the top wine region of Italy, being the land of Barolo and Barbaresco, even though these mega-popular wines only account for 3% of the region’s wine production.
Score: 90Vintage 2021James SucklingThis shows notes of raspberries and strawberries with spice and dried flower undertones. Medium-bodied, soft-textured and savory with attractive red fruit character and a juicy finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2020Wine SpectatorLively, evoking black cherry and plum fruit, with accents of earth and almond. Balanced, turning more focused on the moderately long finish. Drink now. 4,500 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019Wine EnthusiastThis forward and fruity Barbera opens with mixed berry and savory spice notes. The palate is lush and soft with perfectly ripe cherry, allspice and savory herb flavors. The wine finishes with fine tannins and a bright pop of acidity.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2018Wine EnthusiastAromas of dark-skinned fruit, baking spice and underbrush lead the way. The savory palate offers fleshy black cherry, star anise and white pepper alongside supple tannins and firm acidity. Drink through 2025. VShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2017Wine SpectatorBlack currant, black cherry and black pepper flavors mingle in this intense, expressive red. It's solidly built, with density and a chalky feel from its tannins on the finish. Drink now. 8,500 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2016Wine and SpiritsThis wine offers exceptional value, hitting all the notes you’d want in a young barbera. Suave tannins wrap around juicy black and red berry tones infused with notes of dark chocolate and subtle spice. Dynamic acidity propels the flavors, drawing them into a long, balanced and vibrant finish.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2016Wine SpectatorA polished, silky version, boasting black cherry, plum, warm loam and spice flavors. Suave and harmonious from the start to the long finish. Drink now. 16,500 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. –BSShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2016Wine AdvocateThe Giovanni Rosso 2016 Barbera d'Alba Donna Margherita shows a slightly aged personality with toasted hazelnut, dried blackberry, dusty mineral and campfire ash. Barbera maintains bright primary fruit for a long time, but this wine (tasting four years after the harvest) is just beginning to show that added complexity of time, especially on the bouquet. In the mouth, however, Donna Margherita is surprising lively, bright and fresh.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2013Wine AdvocateThere is a nice bouquet to the 2013 Barbera d'Aba Donna Margherita, with cured meat and dark fruit. It's a pretty wine with big, soft lines and simple tannins. Lots of extra extraction give it a rich, dark color.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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