Winemaker Notes
Barbera seems to be a local favorite as it's lighter and fresher than most of the wines from around Paso. The 2024 might be Giornata's finest version to date.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Incisive, propulsive aromatics set the stage for a cranberry- and cherry-driven red whose acidity carries it through a red-fruit midpalate and finish. Driven with exuberant varietal character. Stony minerality brings further posture to this juicy, mouthwatering wine.
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.
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