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84
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
New listing. Ripe, mature bouquet of cherry pie, hummus and leather. Quite soft and smooth, with barbera’s piquant, tart acidity. Good length. Best to drink now.
- Price:
- $11.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Barbera
- Vintage:
- 2003
- Region:
- Piedmont
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