Carolyn Herlihy

9.0

Serve chilled. Paired well with chicken, veggies, salad and sitting outside. — 3 hours ago

romo

9.1

Less present than a previous bottle, was expecting more from Emidio. - at Guille’s — a month ago

Paul Masson

9.5

With some air, this is primetime — 2 months ago

Ted

9.1

Another wine that I have not had in years. Loved it. Fresh berries straight of the vines. Fried herbs. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

Brian Lenich

9.0

Jeff and Brian at the Indian restaurant — 4 months ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Cool critter label with a peacock. Copper color. Smells a bit honeyed. Flavors are stone fruits. Peach, apricots and yellow/green plums. Fuller than expected. Most balance I’ve gotten from a Pinot Grigio. This is good. Full and fleshy. — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Barba – i Vasari “Old Vines” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC – 2022
Abruzzo, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
From one of Abruzzo’s most respected family producers, the Barba i Vasari Old Vines embodies the soulful depth of mature Montepulciano vineyards. Crafted from low-yielding old vines rooted in clay-limestone soils, this DOC wine bridges intensity and elegance, a fine showcase of what Abruzzo can achieve when tradition meets restraint.

Aromas & Flavors
Dark cherries, black plum, and crushed violets lead the way, followed by nuances of black pepper, cocoa, and a touch of sweet tobacco. Hints of dried herbs and vanilla complete the aromatic frame.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied, silky in texture yet structured with supple tannins. There’s a satisfying balance between ripe dark fruit and savory spice, culminating in a long, refined finish.

Food Pairings
Perfect with lasagna alla bolognese, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto, or aged pecorino.

Verdict
A beautiful expression of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, intense yet approachable, generous but never overbearing. Old vines deliver concentration and charm in equal measure. Cheers!

Did You Know?
The “i Vasari” vineyards trace their origins to the 1700s and sit near Pescara, between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines. This position brings cool coastal breezes that preserve acidity even in warmer years.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A deliciously balanced Montepulciano that delivers both depth and drinkability. A genuine Italian gem I’d pour confidently for any gathering of Italian wine lovers. — 8 months ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

Fresh, enticing, elegant.
Nose with earthy, musky raspberries, mulberries, a touch of damson plum, and a light flowery whiff
On the palate this is silky smooth. Zero rusticity, chewy tannins or sharp acidity - so often found in Montepulciano.
This has flow, energy, good depth, nice minerality underneath the fruit. And all this with 12% alc.
This is not at all what I expected! What a delight, what a nice surprise!
Very elegant, smooth, delicious.
A brilliant example the Montepulciano can deliver great wine!
Only but - you get 2 bottles of Ziereisen’s Syrah for one of this - and blind I would not be able to tell the difference.
— 22 days ago

Carter Snead

9.2

At The Wharf in Grand Cayman — a month ago

with Leigh

Ryan Kravitz

10

Kind note of olives pairs wonderfully with any pizza or pasta — 2 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Light and bright, with length. Better than I remembered. — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Audrey Nadeau

8.9

S'accorde biem eb regardant le patinage artistique.

Des notes d'agrumes et de pomme verte. Aussi la petite touche saline en fin de bouche. — 4 months ago

romo

9.1

Called Aglianico. Brambly med+ acid but a bit clumsy. — 6 months ago

K Brooks

8.9

Wonderful with Pat’s lasagna. Aromatic and fruity. — 23 days ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.0

Deep ruby. Layers of red fruit. Grippy tannins. Winner of Tom Bradley/LAX May 2026 tasting. 👍😎 — a month ago

Judi Kruse

8.9

Rich & fruity - yummy! — a month ago

ET

9.0

Great with roasted herbed carrots — 3 months ago

Mike Miller

9.2

The restaurant here orders it from their hometown, so it’s absolutely fabulous — 3 months ago

with Anne

JKT

8.9

Another straggler that aged better than expected. Medium bodied with red fruity notes still present balanced by earthy acidic palate — 4 months ago

joy horn

8.9

La Fiera Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Not Pinot Grigio. Bought 6/25 at Pine Orchard $7. Light in body, a bit acidic. — 7 months ago