Winemaker Notes
Glowing bright with aromatics of raspberry and maraschino cherries. The palate tastes more of the earth, with cranberry, boysenberry, and wild anise flavors flow through waves of brisk acidity.
It's perfect for lighter fare, summer BBQ, and works well slightly chilled.
Friendly and approachable, Barbera produces wines in a wide range of styles, from youthful, fresh and fruity to serious, structured and age-worthy. Piedmont is the most famous source of Barbera; those from Asti and Alba garner the most praise. Barbera actually can adapt to many climates and enjoys success in some New World regions. Somm Secret—In the past it wasn’t common or even accepted to age Barbera in oak but today both styles—oaked and unoaked—abound and in fact most Piedmontese producers today produce both styles.
