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Score 93/100 · Drink 2002-2009, Robert Parker, Dec 2002

Produced from extremely old vines, the 2000 Barbera d'Asti Superiore may be even more profound than the Gallina. Opaque purple-colored, with a sumptuous perfume of jammy black fruits, underbrush, licorice, vanilla, cigar smoke, and toast, this rich, opulent, full-bodied Barbera is loaded with concentration. Drink this explosive, hedonistic fruit bomb over the next 5-7 years. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700; and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

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93
93/100

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93
93/100

Robert Parker

92
92+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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92+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Medium ruby. Superripe aromas of black cherry, licorice, spice cake, dark chocolate and mocha. Fat, full, lush and sweet in the middle, then almost shockingly firm on the back, where a firm-edged cherry skin flavor contributes to the impression of structure. With its rather pronounced but harmonious acidity, this very impressive barbera is rather backward today.

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La Spinetta
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Grape Blend

Barbera

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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