2017 Barbera d'Alba Aves
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Score 92/100 · Drink 2020-2027, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2020
The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Aves is another attractive wine in this range, although the greater impact of small wood does place it entirely in a different stylistic context relative to the other wines in this range. Black cherry, chocolate, spice, licorice and new leather infuse the 2017 with notable plushness and textural depth.
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92
92/100
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17
17/20
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
92
92/100
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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17 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2020-2030, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Feb 2019
Mid to deep crimson. Darker and sweeter and more intense on the nose than the straight Barbera. More damson and black cherry. More spice too. Big, chewy and dark but the tannins are remarkably smooth and resolved. A very different style, powerful yet elegant and the alcohol is surprisingly not intrusive, except a little on the aftertaste. (JH)
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Comm. G.B. Burlotto
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