San Fereolo Austri Langhe Barbera 2004

Ratings on Delectable

Jay Kline Delectable Pro

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. “Austri” from San Fereolo is a remarkable example of Barbera from an area in Piemonte most famous for wine made from the Dolcetto grape. The 2004 vintage pours a deep, garnet color moving towards a slightly orange rim with moderate staining of the tears. Medium+ viscosity with some light signs of sediment and light staining of the tears. The nose is nothing short of extraordinary. The wine is vinous with notes of black cherry, blackberry, spiced meat, mushrooms, saffron, dried green herbs, anise, conditioned leather, red and purple flowers, and crushed gravel. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(-?) tannins and medium(+?) acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is forever long; tart and multi-layered. A wine of impeccable texture. Pure class and should be considered a benchmark. Drink now but well-stored bottles should have the legs to hang in there for at least another 3-5 years.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. “Austri” from San Fereolo is a remarkable example of Barbera from an area in Piemonte most famous for wine made from the Dolcetto grape. The 2004 vintage pours a deep, garnet color moving towards a slightly orange rim with moderate staining of the tears. Medium+ viscosity with some light signs of sediment and light staining of the tears. The nose is nothing short of extraordinary. The wine is vinous with notes of black cherry, blackberry, spiced meat, mushrooms, saffron, dried green herbs, anise, conditioned leather, red and purple flowers, and crushed gravel. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(-?) tannins and medium(+?) acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is forever long; tart and multi-layered. A wine of impeccable texture. Pure class and should be considered a benchmark. Drink now but well-stored bottles should have the legs to hang in there for at least another 3-5 years.

9.4

Veronica Castro Delectable Pro

A delicious wine, with plum, Morello Cherry, sandalwood. A little heat on the nose, perhaps. Quite pretty and accessible, with lush fruit regardless of age. With more time, loses heat. Nice.

A delicious wine, with plum, Morello Cherry, sandalwood. A little heat on the nose, perhaps. Quite pretty and accessible, with lush fruit regardless of age. With more time, loses heat. Nice.

9.0

Karl Ziegler Delectable Pro

Wow. '04 Barbera with a touch of Nebbiolo. So delicious

Wow. '04 Barbera with a touch of Nebbiolo. So delicious

9.5

Anthony Yount Delectable Pro

Outstanding! Purchased at Ruby Wine.

Outstanding! Purchased at Ruby Wine.

9.5

Scott Reiner Delectable Pro

The 14.5 alc is felt, but really nice

The 14.5 alc is felt, but really nice

9.1

Ben Christen

Rustic stewed cherries, nice. Delicious.

Rustic stewed cherries, nice. Delicious.

8.9

Robert Hou

Earth and funk

Earth and funk

9.5

Diana Eng Delectable Pro

Red and black currants, cherries, grippy tannins. This is a big wine. High alcohol. Decant for at least 1 hour.

Red and black currants, cherries, grippy tannins. This is a big wine. High alcohol. Decant for at least 1 hour.

8.9

Jon G

Wow. So tasty. Italy. Earth. Tannins but not over the top

Wow. So tasty. Italy. Earth. Tannins but not over the top

9.2

Linsey

3 years of elevage in large neutral oak, another 3-4 in bottle before release. One of two cuvees San Fereolo produces in this fashion. 95% Barbera 5% Nebbiolo. Absolutely stunning , black cherry, woody, licorice undertones. Nice acidity and mild tannins

3 years of elevage in large neutral oak, another 3-4 in bottle before release. One of two cuvees San Fereolo produces in this fashion. 95% Barbera 5% Nebbiolo. Absolutely stunning , black cherry, woody, licorice undertones. Nice acidity and mild tannins

8.8

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