Wine Reviews

Piercing scents of cherry, boysenberry, plum, fruitcake and spices herald this vibrant, crunchy red. Harmonious and firms up on the lingering finish. A Barbera for the table.

Plump, juicy raspberries and blackcurrants arrive dressed in cinnamon and allspice, while violet notes lift everything skyward. The palate stays plump and juicy, mouthwatering acidity making your cheeks tingle while fine tannins, likely courtesy of the wood, provide gentle structure. Everything zings across the finish before landing with a touch of heat.

The 2023 Nizza Cipressi is packed with crème de cassis, blackberry jam, licorice, cloves and menthol. This overt, flamboyant Barbera packs a serious punch. Plush contours wrap around the heady, substantial finish.

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.