#54 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2023
This dense red is very tightly wound and racy, revealing blackberry and violet flavors that show accents of tamarind and roasted almond. Still a bit compact on the finish.
A captivating blend of spice and cigar-box aromas mingle with dark fruits. Plum compote and violet perfume perk up the senses. The palate is giving and generous, with an abundance of fruit and moderate tannins. A zip of acidity on the finish keeps the wine lively and balanced.
The 2022 Nizza Cipressi is packed with inky dark fruit, licorice, new leather and chocolate. Plush, succulent contours wrap it all together. Drink this dense, opulent Barbera over the next handful of years.
A restrained barbera with aromas of vibrant black cherries, licorice and smoke. Bright fruitiness on the palate, with a medium body, velvety tannins and crisp, persistent acidity. Savory finish.