#36 Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2023
92 Points Wine Spectator
A silky, succulent red, with pure blackberry and black cherry fruit shaded by a graphite note. On the elegant side, showing terrific harmony and finesse, with excellent structure and length. Drink now through 2027. 9,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.
90 Points Decanter
Aromas of cherry, raspberry and very bright, juicy fruit with a touch of mint. Nice, fresh and ripe red fruits with good intensity, candied red cherry and ripe strawberry on the palate. Good length. A crowd pleaser.
About the Producer
Pico Maccario is a Barbera specialist located in the town of Mombaruzzo in the heart of Piedmont's Barbera d'Asti DOCG. Brothers Pico and Vitaliano created the Pico Maccario brand in 1997 following four generations of selling the family grapes to other producers.
Pico Maccario, the eldest brother, devotes himself to the production of the wine while Vitaliano handles the commercial aspects of the business. 8000 rose bushes planted at the end of each vine row are both the symbol of the winery as well as a traditional indicator of vine-threatening diseases. Pico Maccario's winemaking style is to respect the true varietal character of Barbera, delivering wines with focused, clean aromas, and balanced, pleasant acidity. These are very complete Barberas, that are as versatile and enjoyable, as rich and satisfying, in pure Piemontese tradition.
