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Linsteadt Vineyard Barbera
Shenandoah Valley (CA) · Sierra Foothills · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Barbera
- Country
- United States
- Appellation
- Shenandoah Valley (CA)
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
pasta · pizza · grilled meats · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201189 pts
Medium-bodied, this has that appetizing tartness and slight tannic bite for which Barbera is known—perfect to frame the juicy black cherry and black plum flavors. It gives off cocoa and coffee aromas, then gushes on the palate with big fruit flavors.
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200889 pts
Noceto is a Sierra Foothills' Sangiovese specialist but does a nice job with Barbera as well, this wine being well-integrated, not heavy-handed (13.8%) with a deft balance between acidity and fruit, mostly sweet cherry and blueberry. Very good.