Winemaker Notes
The Barbera of Monferrato Villa Sparina is recognizable by its bright ruby red color and by its extremely fine perfume, given by the perfect ripening of the grapes. This intense and fruity Barbera, with juicy notes of raspberry, is appreciated for its fresh, smooth flavor with a persistent finale.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Fruit-forward and rich with blackberry and blueberry character. Hints of stone and slate. Full body. Gorgeous and generous Barbera that gives a wealth of fruit and enjoyment.
Attracting the most glory, prestige and fame to the Piedmont region, Nebbiolo in all of its expressions—Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Ghemme and Gattinara—creates a complex wine, truly unique for its delicate qualities combined with strength and a great potential to improve over time.
But Nebbiolo isn’t all there is to red wine from Piedmont! Barbera is the most planted variety and historically most popular as a dependable, food-friendly, everyday wine.
Beyond these two, a surprising number of red varieties call Piedmont their home. Worth a try include Dolcetto for its bold concentration and aromas of spice cake. Other grapes to investigate include Freisa, Croatina, Brachetto, Grignolino and Pelaverga.
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