BARBERA, ITALIAN WINE To Buy Now

[@gerardgreen3441]

Currently drinking Elvio Cogno’s Pre phylloxera barbera ‘18. Outstanding!

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

I’ve been looking for that one!! I really do need to keep up with you! 😂

[@gerardgreen3441]

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Don’t know whether Cogno wine are exported to the US like the Roagna’s. If you’re ever in Ravera make sure you visit. Valter is a very generous host. And his Vina Elena barolo is simply exquisite

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

@@gerardgreen3441We’ll talk before my next visit. 🍷

[@Cdnprairieboy68]

Appreciate the honest Bob! We all have our wine biases!?! 😂

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

That’s true! Always looking to be transparent. 🍷

[@WWSReviews]

Great video! I've had the privilege to taste Giuseppe Rinaldi's Barbera and it was amazing, he truly is an artist

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Thanks! That is a fantastic wine. Good aging potential as well. 🍷

[@timcournay968]

Hi Bob! I just subscribed to your channel. To me Barbera and a good pizza goes hand in hand! Thanks for the info.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Hi Tim, I’m glad you found my channel. Thank you for subscribing. 🍷

[@paulgoodwin218]

on a recommendation from a TW employee, i bought the Vietti and took it to a party where it was a smash hit. thanks for bringing it to the YT crowd. i hope everyone watching gets a chance to try this beauty.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Hi Paul, thanks for sharing a firsthand experience. Much appreciated.

[@erichorning662]

I’ve never tried any of Vietti’s wines yet but I do have a bottle of ‘08 Castiglione Barolo that I can’t wait to open.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

You’re going right to the big leagues! Very nice. 🍷

[@bob7478]

Thanks for the review of Barbera wines. I had the 2019 Cogno Barbera D'Alba. Also had Barbera's from Ratti and Vajra. It's tough to go wrong with producers from this region.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

I considered using the Renato Ratti, but opted for the Vietti instead. Did you enjoy the Cogno? Thanks for the comment. Got to love Barbera!

[@bob7478]

I enjoyed the Cogno. It's fun exploring different wines.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

@@bob7478 I’m glad it worked out. 👍

[@juanmanuelmunozhernandez7032]

Great timing! I'm on the hunt for a fragrant Barbera that I can afford a dozen of, for some certain event that'll be taking place next year! 💍👀

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Timing is everything!

[@fredklein724]

I agree with you about Vietti wines. They are exceptional. I once met the owner who has since passed away , at a local restaurant wine tasting.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Wonderful wines. 🍷

[@mickeylee2624]

I had one Barbera of note, the 2019 Cascina La Zerba di Volpedo you briefly panned across, and it was very pleasant and red-fruited. The Vietti sounds more up my alley in terms of the darker fruit profile!

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Both are very good sources. I love the Vietti. 🍷

[@boomerrangerron]

Great video Bob! I too have a huge bias for VIETTI wines! Recently at our monthly wine tasting group called THE WINEOS, it was Barbera night. Of the seven members who attended, four of them brought the same bottle, and it was VIETTI! That had never happened before! This is a stellar wine at a bargain price. I should have used it in my KZbin channel video, What wines to pair with wild game! This is a Rock Star vineyard and I only wish I could afford a couple of cases of their Barolo!

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Hi Ron, thanks for kind comment. Crazy. What is the chance that four would bring wine from Vietti? I’m surprised by the number of people that know Vietti, it seems to have a good circle of fans. I’ve subscribed to your channel. 🍷

[@bucal53]

Love Vietti! I also look for Dolcetto d'Alba Thanks for tasting Italian wines

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

I’ve had that one many times as well. Another gem. Thanks for commenting.

[@erinkevinknox]

Thanks so much for the excellent reviews and perspective on Barbera. You're in good company with your love for Barbera: Matt Kramer says it's his favorite Piedmont wine in his wonderful cookbook "A Passion for Piedmont."

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Thanks for commenting. Much appreciated. Got to love Barbera.

[@joestellwagon2122]

Well done. I'll go look for them at TW.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Thanks. Nice range of wines.

[@jamescipriano204]

Great video Bob! I was actually enjoying a glass of Vietti Barbera while I watched it. Here in the motor city, our TW has it for around $16. I think it's worth every penny. Please keep the video's and quizzes coming, I learn a lot from them!

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Thanks. What’s the chance that you would be enjoying some Vietti? $16 is a crazy bargain. Videos and quizzes are stacking up. Much more to come.

[@ricknelsteel]

Always a good choice in an Italian restaurant with an arrabiata pasta. Cannonau might be one to review too Bob?

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

I agree, a good choice in a restaurant. Cannonau could be a fun video. The topics are largely set through the end of the year, but maybe one more could be worked into the mix.

[@michaelallred1516]

Can’t wait to try these love Italian wines thanks Bob!

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Some very good ones in this video. Cheers. 🍷

[@fredericperrin3279]

Great review, Barbera is indeed excellent value for money, and you can drink it early, unlike Barbaresco or Barolo. It is also super versatile with food, I think it goes well with tomato based food as you say, but also white meat. I tend to compare it to Cabernet Franc, another relatively light, fruity wine with low tanin. It can even be considered as an alternative to Pinot Noir. In terms of value for money, one can also compare it with a Langhe Nebiolo, which is a very different wine, but from the same region and roughly similar pricing.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Thanks. I like the comparison to Cab Franc, good acidity with soft tannins. And the drinking early bit is spot on correct. Very versatile wine.

[@davidstockbridge]

Bob, thanks for your recommendations. Maybe you've already done it, but Id love to hear your views on how to taste wines. For instance, I'm not positive what some of your terms are -like structure, new oak.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

David, that’s a good idea. I should create a tasting tutorial video.

[@carlcadregari7768]

I’m in your bias camp. Every time I see a new Vietti I get some, I know this isn’t a Vietti video but I love their range, from the Nebbiolo to Dolcetto to Moscato to Arnies to the Freisa Vivace to the Chinato. Have you had much Barbera from Australia? Nice video!!

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

I agree, Vietti anything will be good. I had a couple of Aussie Barbera when I lived there. I’ve not seen one in the US.

[@carlcadregari7768]

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine so far the only one I’ve had is a blend, Unico Zelo….

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

@@carlcadregari7768 Oh, I’ve had that one as well!

[@rickwezenaar]

love barbera ! (also love barolo, baby barolo, barbaresco [produttori!], chianti, chianti rufina, chianti classico and some wines of the vesuvio region ;)) 😊

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Same here. Add Dolcetto to the list.

[@rickwezenaar]

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine will do and try :)

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

@@rickwezenaar A very accessible style.

[@eddiefalcon8316]

Thanks Bob. I don’t believe I’ve ever heard of Barbera. Since these are at Total Wine I would imagine that I don’t have to rush to buy a bottle as my wine fridge is full 😂

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

My wine fridge is loaded as well! No rush to buy it now. Total has a good Italian range, someone is making good decisions on the Piedmont selection.

[@eddiefalcon8316]

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine I wish they had samplers of 1/4 bottles just to taste, particularly wine varieties that I’m not familiar with.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

@@eddiefalcon8316 A lot to like with Barbera, it shouldn’t be a big risk.

[@eddiefalcon8316]

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine not taking about the risk, just the intake 😂 I’m ok with anything under 20.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

@@eddiefalcon8316 Oh yes, the intake is also an issue. 😂

[@pukbobo1423]

Interesting as always. Only one that seems to be available near me is the Vietti, but at twice the price sadly. Cheers!

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Twice the price! Where are you based?

[@pukbobo1423]

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Denmark. An annoyingly expensive country to buy wine in it seems. When searching I get a lot of hits for the Vietti Barbera D'Alba Trevigne as well at roughly the the same price point, $32-35 USD.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

@@pukbobo1423 Along the way, someone is making a tidy profit.

[@dr7246]

I certainly cant say that you’re wrong! Still, my favorite Italian values over the last few years have been aglianico del vulture. Also i recently had a barber a from Unti, in the DCV, that was delicious

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Hefty dose of personal choice. There is no right or wrong. AdV is not the easiest to find, but plenty of great examples.

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

Is that a Luis Felipe Edwards at 0:01? If it is, which one?

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Keen eye! Yes, it’s the 2019 Dora Bernarda Red.

[@rickkan4870]

just had a really lovely bottle of barbera aged in clay vessel from Ningxia,, China

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Very interesting.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

Do you recall the name?

[@rickkan4870]

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine yes, it's a wine by silver heights winery, drank it with the owner of the winery but I think they only have 600 bottles, limited release

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

@@rickkan4870 About five years ago, I had a work project in China. Tasted several wines. Interesting potential.

[@rickkan4870]

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine most wineries in Ningxia plant Cabernet Sauvignon and marselan, silver heights is one of the only ones experimenting with some regional grape varieties, had an interesting tasting at Ningxia of some of the grape varieties such as barbera, Grenache, dornfelder, Malvasia etc...one of the biggest issues with their wines is the the acidity level is usually not high enough. But many wineries are or have been experimenting with clay vessels(when I was there, the local university had people there taking samples from different vessels back to their lab for chemical analysis).

[@henriklindhansen6456]

Barbera can be Fantastic. And really crap. but picking from the better producers, yelds top wine's and super value. this yer i have been drinking alot of it. and rosso di Montalcino. All my other wine are in the cellar / cooler...😄

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

The other option for this video was RdM. The low end co-op Barbera is often plonk. It pays to spend a bit more $.

[@henriklindhansen6456]

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine this one is Fantastic. 2021 Barbera d'Asti, Superiore, Roberto Voerzio.

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

@@henriklindhansen6456 Definitely, one of the greatest.

[@UncleHoCM]

🙂

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

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