2009 Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne
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Dark crimson. Rich and vibrant on the nose – lots humming away like honeybees here. Very mature. Round and ready. A hint of warm tar and minerals. (JR)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jancis Robinson MW
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(14 months in barriques ): Good bright red-ruby. Sexy oak notes complement aromas of black raspberry and nuts. Lush, sweet and silky-rich, with noteworthy finesse to the cassis flavor. Finishes with enveloping soft tannins and excellent length. A few years ago, this got 80% new oak; now it's 50%.
The 2009 Barbera d'Alba Trevigne shows off layers of expressive dark red berries, flowers and sweet spices. This soft, silky Barbera impresses for its delineation, juiciness and flat out pleasure quotient. This is another great showing from Clerico.
The 2009 Barbera d’Alba Trevigne shows off layers of expressive dark red berries, flowers and sweet spices. This soft, silky Barbera impresses for its delineation, juiciness and flat out pleasure quotient. This is another great showing from Clerico. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. Readers who want to enjoy a bottle from Domenico Clerico without breaking the bank will delight in these three new releases. While perhaps somewhat counterintuitive, one of the things I value most in a grower is the quality of the entry-level offerings. These wines will please even the most demanding of palates. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119