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Vigna Giaia Riserva

Piazzo Armando

Barbaresco · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Barbaresco
Appellation
Barbaresco
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · game · aged cheeses · truffles · pasta with ragu

Rated vintages

  • 201190 pts

    Leather, truffle and ripe black plum aromas lead the nose. The fleshy palate offers juicy black cherry, crushed blackberry, licorice and clove while robust, polished tannins give it a smooth, enveloping texture. It's already at its peak drinking window so enjoy soon.

  • 201090 pts

    Scorched earth, black-skinned berry, orange zest and baking spice are some of the aromas that emerge on this vibrant red. It's still nervous, offering flavors of raw red berry, white pepper and grilled herb alongside bracing tannins. A coffee note signals the close. Drink 2018–2…

  • 200690 pts

    There's a ripe, almost jammy quality to the bouquet of this Riserva Barbaresco that appears as raspberry or strawberry candy with subtle cola, leather and tar aromas at the back. The wine is tight and compact with the kind of firmness in the mouth that suggests it needs another…