Reviews & Ratings

2004 Vietti Italian (Piedmont) Red "Tre Vigne – Barbera D’Alba"

Winery: Vietti

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Tre Vigne – Barbera D’Alba"

Wine Category: Italian (Piedmont) Red

Grape blend: 100% Barbera

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Barbera d'Alba

State or country: Italy

Price: $21

Cases produced: 3,167

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: March 13, 2008

Wine Review: This cloudy ruby wine opens with a black licorice, pipe tobacco, and mushroom like bouquet with a touch of heat. On the palate, this medium bodied wine has good balance and is a bit subtle with its dried blackberry and cranberry like flavors. The finish is dry and lingers slightly. The panel felt this wine would pair well with grilled chicken or braised lamb. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Ruby purple color with ripe red cherry aromas and vanilla. With hints of violets the Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne is slightly rounder in structure than the Barbera d'Asti. On the palate it shows bright acidity, soft tannins with good integration of oak, good complexity and a lingering cherry finish.

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