Aptitude Wines Barbera 2024
This is the first Barbera that has come across my tasting bench from the Adelaide Hills. Records are meant to be broken, right?
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October 03, 2025
Showing posts with label Barbera. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barbera. Show all posts
First Ridge Barbera 2023
The wines from First Ridge walk with a charismatic charm and this Barbera is no different.
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October 03, 2025
Soumah Barbera Nebbiolo 2024
Wild boar ragu is a cherished classic in the north-west of Italy, and given the roots of Barbera and Nebbiolo in this blend, a glass or tw...
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August 15, 2025
Marchesi di Grésy Monte Colombo Barbera d'Asti DOC 2017
With a solid core of plums and black cherries, the Marchesi di Grésy Monte Colombo Barbera DOC 2017 delivers a confident expression of the...
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July 27, 2025
Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 2021
From a highly regarded vintage, this Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 2021 is a rich expression.
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July 24, 2025
Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC Santo Stefano 2022
Get around this Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC Santo Stefano 2022. A wine of structured complexity, I want in.
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July 23, 2025
Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC 2023
A flavoursome and playful expression of Barbera, Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC 2023, the "drink now" appeal brings vi...
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July 23, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore Rocche Delle Rocche 2021
Tasted at the cellar door on my recent Italian sojourn, the step up in quality with this Rocche Costamagna Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore ...
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July 18, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barbera d'Alba 2022
Pour this Rocche Costamagna Barbera d'Alba 2022 generously, and while you are at it, pass the risotto or wild boar ragu.
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July 18, 2025
Vietti Barbera d'Alba Vigna Vecchia Scarrone DOCG 2022
Vietti's Barbera d'Alba Vigna Vecchia Scarrone comes from a warmer south-east facing site where the vines were planted in 1918. A ...
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July 16, 2025
Vietti Barbera d'Asti Trevie DOCG 2022
From a warmer vintage comes this eye-catching entry-level Barbera from Vietti.
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July 16, 2025
Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2023
A well-timed look at some Australian Barbera before I set off to explore its origins (among others) in Italy. This is the 20th release of ...
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June 22, 2025
Nepenthe Pinnacle Barbera 2023
A no fuss Barbera from Nepenthe that would partner your mid-week pizza and pasta with ease.
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November 20, 2024
Soumah d'Soumah Nebbiolo Barbera 2023
A lovely wine to enjoy with a casual meal, Soumah has done a great job fusing Nebbiolo and Barbera together from the Yarra Valley and King...
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October 14, 2024
First Ridge Wines Barbera 2022
Better than the 2021 release , Barbera is the flagship wine in the First Ridge range. A fabulous drink, I could get very comfortable here.
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September 26, 2024
First Drop Wines Moderno Barbera 2022
Sourced from the Adelaide Hills, this Barbera from First Drop Wines screams for a big bowl of spag bol or ragu. Tasty stuff indeed.
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May 14, 2024
Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2022
These Angullong Fossil Hill wines are a well made and very consistent bunch. They all demonstrate their varietal diversity yet the drinkab...
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October 18, 2023
Skimstone Wines Barbera 2021
Mudgee is doing Italian varieties very well and this Barbera from Skimstone is another case in point.
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September 27, 2023
First Ridge Wines Barbera 2021
This Barbera from First Ridge Wines is said to be their signature wine. Not too many Australian wineries hang their hat on Barbera, but is...
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September 26, 2023
First Ridge Wines Marco 2021
Marco is a 50/50 blend of Barbera and Sangiovese. This 2021 is the first release of the wine and it looks as though First Ridge might be o...
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September 26, 2023
