Here’s a rich and layered blend of Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon from Piedmont, Italy with deep layers of black fruit, spice, mesquite wood and chocolate. The wine is modern and very likeable with rich density and long-lasting flavors. The mouthfeel is smooth, round and there’s a slightly sweet vanilla note on the close.
— M.L.
(4/1/2010)
This is an irresistible wine with loads of velvety softness, sweet spice and vanilla to balance against sharp aromas of forest fruit, raspberry and white cherry. There’s also a polished note of white mineral and the wine offers fresh, but not aggressive acidity.
— M.L.
(9/1/2010)
A blend of Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon, Cantamerli delivers a dark, garnet color and bright aromas of blackberry, red rose and exotic spice. It’s a solid wine with enduring fruit flavors and a long finish.
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
This is a gorgeous Italian white from northern Italy that boasts fragrant tones of spring flower and chopped herb backed by peach, honey and white almond. It’s crisp, intense and would be perfect with basil Thai curry.
— M.L.
(3/1/2012)
Here is a fresh and fragrant blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Favorita with a wide range of aromas that spans from white mineral to passionfruit to sweet honey. The wine is fresh and spicy in the mouth with loads of fruit-driven flavors on the close.
— M.L.
(7/1/2010)
Tre Roveri is a bright and compelling Barbera with a subtle veil of spice and toasted nut that sits over a bright base of berry fruit. The wine finishes with a drying, silky mouthfeel. Imported by Grape Expectations (CA).
— M.L.
(9/1/2011)
Here’s a fresh and zippy Barbera d’Asti aged only in stainless steel with pristine notes of fresh berry fruit and cooling acidity to match. It’s an easy red wine with a simple but genuine flavor profile that would pair with home-cooked pasta.
— M.L.
(9/1/2010)
Tremendous value is offered by this nicely concentrated and intense expression of Barbera. Pure aromas of berries and white cherries emerge from the nose and the wine offers a blast of piquant freshness that would pair with spaghetti carbonara.
— M.L.
(9/1/2010)