92 Points Wine Enthusiast
Classic Barbera done with real polish and a lush and pretty confidence that never tries too hard and never needs to. The palate is bright, juicy and driven by a zippy acidity that was basically born to cut through a great pizza or sit next to something smoking on the grill with good friends around the table.
 
90 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Pouring a saturated red/magenta color, the 2023 Barbera D'Alba Ruvei has a more classic and lightly rustic feel, though it’s well-managed. A toasty and ripe profile emerges on the nose, with notes of cedar, dusty earth, plum, leather, and floral oils. Medium-bodied, it has a supple, rounded texture with ripe tannins and good depth, and it retains enough acidity that it casts a wide net to enjoy now or over the next several years. It was aged about a year, partly in large Slavonian oak barrels and partly in stainless steel. Ruvei is a fantasy name to remember the tradition of the region.
 
90 Points James Suckling
A ripe wine with aromas of red cherries, fresh plums, leaves and flowers. Light-bodied, it shows crisp yet integrated acidity, a silky texture and a typical finish.
 
Winemaker Notes
Marchesi di Barolo Barbera d'Alba Ruvei is a vivid ruby with purple nuances. The aroma is fresh, with fruity notes reminiscent of blackberry and red berries jam, and spicy scents of vanilla and roasted hazelnuts. The taste is full and enveloping, with a very slight acid note. The woody notes merge well with the other flavors.