{"title":"Barbera d'Asti","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbera d'Asti is Piedmont's juiciest red: dark cherry, plum and a fresh, lively acidity that makes it easy to drink and easy to match with food. It comes from the hills of Monferrato, the heartland of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barbera\"\u003eBarbera\u003c\/a\u003e grape, and ranges from bright, youthful everyday reds to deep, oak-aged Superiore wines that will reward years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBarbera d'Asti DOCG: Barbera from the hills of Asti and Alessandria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbera d'Asti became a DOC in 1970 and a DOCG from the 2008 harvest. The zone covers the hills of the provinces of Asti and Alessandria in south-eastern \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piedmont\"\u003ePiedmont\u003c\/a\u003e. The rules require at least 90 per cent Barbera, with Freisa, Grignolino or Dolcetto allowed for the rest, though many producers make it from Barbera alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbera has naturally high acidity and soft, low tannins. The result is a red wine that tastes fresh even in warm years and has enough fruit to stand on its own. In Monferrato Barbera is the leading grape and gets the best slopes, whereas in the Langhe around Alba it often gives way to Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBarbera d'Asti Superiore, the subzones and Nizza\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight Barbera d'Asti is usually raised in steel or large casks and is best enjoyed young. Barbera d'Asti Superiore must age for at least 14 months, at least six of them in wood. That brings more concentration, spice and structure, and the best examples develop in bottle for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the appellation lie the subzones of Tinella and Colli Astiani. The third and best known, Nizza, became a subzone of Barbera d'Asti Superiore in 2000 and has been its own DOCG since the 2014 harvest. Nizza is made from 100 per cent Barbera and is not included on this page, even though the grape and the landscape are the same. Older vintages labelled \"Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza\" were still Barbera d'Asti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe producers: from Braida's Bricco dell'Uccellone to La Spinetta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a long time Barbera was a simple farmhouse wine, until Giacomo Bologna of Braida in Rocchetta Tanaro aged his 1982 Bricco dell'Uccellone in small French oak barrels. It changed how people saw the grape, and Braida still makes it today, alongside Bricco della Bigotta and the more straightforward Montebruna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/la-spinetta\"\u003eLa Spinetta\u003c\/a\u003e offers Ca' di Pian and the dense Superiore Bionzo, while Vietti makes La Crena from old vines in Agliano Terme, the oldest planted in the 1930s. From Scarpa, the historic house in Nizza Monferrato, comes the Superiore La Bogliona. Vite Colte named its Superiore La Luna e i Falò after Cesare Pavese's novel. Prunotto Fiulot, Montalbera Lequilibrio, Costa Olmo La Madrina, Pico Maccario Lavignone and Batasiolo Sabri show the fresh, fruit-led side, and a mature 2009 San Antonio from Poderi Bertelli shows how the wine evolves with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBarbera d'Asti with food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts acidity makes Barbera d'Asti one of Italy's most food-friendly reds. It works with pasta in tomato sauce or meat ragù, pizza, lasagne, mushroom risotto and salumi. Young Barbera d'Asti can be served lightly chilled with grilled chicken and sausages. The Superiore wines handle braised veal and beef, game, mushrooms and aged cheeses. For a taste of Piedmont's sweeter side, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asti\"\u003eMoscato d'Asti and Asti Spumante\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBarbera d'Asti FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Barbera d'Asti and Barbera d'Alba?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Barbera from Piedmont. Barbera d'Asti comes from the Monferrato hills in the provinces of Asti and Alessandria, where the grape dominates, and tends to be a little fresher and more fruit-driven. Barbera d'Alba comes from the Langhe and Roero around Alba, the home of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barolo\"\u003eBarolo\u003c\/a\u003e, and is often slightly fuller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Superiore mean on a Barbera d'Asti?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperiore means the wine has been aged for at least 14 months, at least six of them in wood, before release. That usually gives a more concentrated and structured wine than straight Barbera d'Asti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does Barbera d'Asti keep, and how should you serve it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Barbera d'Asti is best within its first few years. A good Superiore can keep for eight to ten years or more. Serve it at 15 to 18°C, with the younger wines at the cooler end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"marchesi-di-gresy-barbera-dasti-monte-colombo-2015","title":"Marchesi di Gresy Barbera d'Asti Monte Colombo 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarchesi di Gresy Barbera d'Asti Monte Colombo 2015 is a bold, concentrated Barbera from one of Piedmont’s most respected family estates. Grown on the south-facing Monte Colombo vineyard in limestone-rich soils, it combines power, freshness, and polished oak aging in a style that reflects both tradition and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a beautiful ruby-red color with a clear violet rim. The nose is expressive and layered, with ripe cherries, redcurrants, raspberries, coffee beans, and a warm thread of spice.\n\nThe palate is full and commanding, yet beautifully balanced, with the juicy acidity Barbera is known for carrying the fruit through a long, rich finish. Flavors of dark cherry, berry fruit, mocha, and spice return on the palate, supported by fine structure and plenty of depth. This is a Barbera with excellent aging potential, and it should continue to develop complexity over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonte Colombo is located in the Alessandria province of Piemonte, with south-facing vines planted at around 280 meters above sea level in calcareous soils. The estate follows sustainable principles and focuses on low yields and high concentration. The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand, then fermented twice before aging for 12 months in French oak barrels and a further 16 months in Slovenian oak casks, followed by additional bottle aging before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent match for rich Italian dishes such as braised beef, roasted lamb, game, mushroom risotto, and tomato-based pasta. It also works well with aged cheeses and hearty charcuterie. Serve at 16–18°C, and decanting for about an hour is recommended to allow the wine’s depth and aromatics to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarchesi di Gresy, officially Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy, has been owned by the di Grésy family since 1797. 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Sourced from the La Serra vineyard in Cassine and crafted with a light, traditional touch, it delivers the pure, fruit-driven charm that has made Barbera such a beloved companion to Italian food for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows an intense ruby-red color with vivid purple reflections. The nose is classic and clean, bursting with blackcurrant, raspberry, gooseberry, red currant and ripe cherry.\n\nThe palate is lively and precise, with juicy fruit at the center and Barbera’s signature bright acidity keeping everything balanced and fresh. There is a smooth, easy-drinking texture, subtle oak influence from short aging, and enough structure to enjoy now or cellar for around 6 to 7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from La Serra in the Alessandria province, in the commune of Cassine, where the vineyards are farmed according to sustainable and organic principles. Winemaker Matteo Sasso uses a traditional vinification: the must remains on the skins for 10 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, then 5 months of maturation in lightly used oak barrels and additional bottle aging before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an ideal match for the kind of food Barbera was born to accompany: pizza, pasta with tomato-based sauces, roasted chicken, grilled sausages and simple charcuterie. 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In the cellar, the must is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to protect the grape’s fresh, aromatic character, followed by a period of maturation—primarily in stainless steel or large neutral vessels—to soften the wine and harmonize flavors without masking Barbera’s naturally vivid fruit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSabri 2023 is a versatile food wine, pairing beautifully with classic Italian dishes such as tomato-based pastas, pizza, lasagne, grilled sausages, and roast chicken. It also complements charcuterie, medium-aged cheeses, mushroom risotto, and lighter red meat dishes. Serve at around 16–18°C to highlight its freshness and aromatic lift. 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