Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89
/100
Reviews
14
professional
Vintages
1
2023
Other
89/100
Barbera
NV
Community Reviews
1919
Reviews
88.6
Avg Score
92
Highest
Taster #4668
· Apr 15, 2026
Comparison with El Pacto Ojo de Gallo Cardenas Rioja 2022 highlights the blacker fruit, not as sweet. Something savoury too, herbal notes of something. Similar on the palate, black cherry maybe. Good acid, moderate tannin. Juicy and fresh and nicely alive!
2023 vintage
Taster #8350
· Mar 13, 2026
87/100
Bright cherry and cranberry. High acidity — almost searing at first — which gives the wine real freshness and energy. Tannins are low and unobtrusive. The alcohol provides a gentle warmth in the throat. Juicy and mouth-filling, with a slight dryness on the finish. Overall a pleasant, easy-drinking wine — the sort that would work well midweek or alongside pizza and a film.
2023 vintage
Taster #2297
· Jan 1, 2026
88/100
Best Barbera I have drunk.
2023 vintage
Taster #0321
· Dec 27, 2025
89/100
deep red color, fresh scents of berries and herbs, fruit-forward in a Piedmont sense, displaying fresh and ripe flavors of red berries, blueberries, raspberries and earthy stone, sturdy tannin and smooth acidity, goes well with chicken parmigiana, food wine, drink now, sip or gulp, it is delicious
2023 vintage
Taster #2646
· Oct 1, 2025
Random wines tasted during service (Oinoscent) : The wine shows fragrant profile, floral notes, red cherry notes, cranberry notes, red rose/carnation notes. The wine shows vibrant acidity, again red fruit, some stalky notes, a touch warm (14%), juicy tannins, med finish Party wine, better with some food though
2023 vintage
Taster #8587
· Aug 4, 2025
89/100
Red cherry, leather, dirt, smoke, perfume with some alcohol present. Fresh cut grass, graphite. Great QPR and PNP at home for lunch Aug 4 2025
2023 vintage
Taster #4740
· Jul 16, 2025
89/100
Solid as they come. Old reliable every vintage.
2023 vintage
Taster #3669
· Jul 11, 2025
87/100
Fresh and subtle on the nose with a gentle hint of cherries. The palate was bright and vivid — almost like drinking cranberry juice and rather refreshing when drunk straight out of the cellar on a warm day. The acidity did build up a little without food, but softened nicely alongside a simple tomato based pasta meal. A lively, summery red that’s best enjoyed with food and a slight chill. Tried again the next evening, the sharp cranberry note had …
2023 vintage
Taster #2530
· May 31, 2025
Nice balance of tannins and acid.
2023 vintage
Taster #3455
· May 29, 2025
Red cherry, black cherry, red plum, black plum, liquorice, smoke, mint and violet. Very good.
2023 vintage
Taster #8205
· Mar 19, 2025
88/100
Nose: cherry, raspberry, blackberry, graphite, cedar, dried green herbs, hay, violet, licorice, leathery. Palate: cherry, raspberry, licorice, green herbs, baking spice, cranberry. Dry, medium acidity, medium tannin, medium alcohol, medium body, medium finish. This wine is fine, nothing offensive but flavors aren't very distinct. Tastes good but not very complex
2023 vintage
Taster #8676
· Feb 27, 2025
89/100
Dark reddish garnet in color, essentially opaque. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe red fruit aromas of blackberries, cherries & mulberries with overtones of earthy/dusty & floral notes, spice notes, herbs & minerals. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, plush, ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blueberries & plums, herbs & minerals. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present with extended airing but should develop slightly further with additional aging.
2023 vintage
Taster #2646
· Feb 24, 2025
GD Vajra masterclass (Mr Vertigo office) : a blend of vineyards, 20-25 maceration days In the nose, the wine shows vibrant red fruit, cherry and currant, broader than Dolcetto, a bit heavier in floral notes, shows a deeper core. The acidity is high, the fruit is again a bit on the red side, a bit spicier, juicy tannins, light to med body, a bit mineral, steely, med finish
2023 vintage
Taster #8364
· Feb 22, 2025
87/100
Yum, tart and balanced.
2023 vintage
Taster #1720
· Feb 19, 2025
91/100
Trade Tasting 02.24.25, Distributor C (222) : Trade Tasting at work. Swished & spat. Fresh. mocha notes with apparent tannin hits.
2023 vintage
Taster #4490
· Feb 15, 2025
92/100
Very nice Barbera. Red fruits and more. structured. Has some rhone flavors & characteristics but with more acidity. Will be better 2026+.
2023 vintage
Taster #0607
· Jan 10, 2025
90/100
Really nice wine. Yes, the wife loves it.. Cherry, cheese, violet. Great pre-meal or with a meal.
2023 vintage
Taster #7196
· Dec 24, 2024
85/100
A good holiday season wine. High acid, good tannins. mild nose, warm finish, anise and spice. Good slow drinking bottle.
2023 vintage
Taster #4096
· Oct 30, 2024
90/100
GD Vajra, Barbera D'Alba 2023. Before getting into the nose etc, a really brilliant, bright purple. Label says 14 per cent but I'd guess closer to 15. It's quite brash on account of its youth. Cranberry, sour cherry, liquorice (can you roast liquorice? If so, roast liquorice), graphite, vine leaf, sumac, pepper. Bracing acid, and absolutely needs food, but enjoyable!
2023 vintage