Winery Alberese - Barbicato

Winery AlbereseBarbicato

4.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Barbicato of Winery Alberese is a red wine from the region of Morellino di Scansano of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Barbicato from the Winery Alberese

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Barbicato of Winery Alberese in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Barbicato of Winery Alberese in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Alberese's Barbicato.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Barbicato - 2012
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Barbicato - 2011
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Barbicato - 2010
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Barbicato - 2008
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Barbicato - 2007
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Barbicato from Winery Alberese are 2007, 2012, 2011, 2008 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Alberese

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Morellino di Scansano in the region of Toscane

The Winery Alberese is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Morellino di Scansano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 2500 of of Italy wines
In the top 600 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
In the top 8000 of red wines
In the top 15000 wines of the world

The wine region of Morellino di Scansano

The wine region of Morellino di Scansano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Villa Acquaviva or the Domaine Alberese produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Morellino di Scansano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Morellino di Scansano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, rosemary or spices and sometimes also flavors of ripe blackberries, black fruit or floral.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Ample

Said of a generous wine with a rich body that gives an impression of fullness in the mouth.

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