Barbera

La Villa is a casual feminine Barbera d'Asti that smells of ripe red fruits, flowers and spices. Round and focused on the palate with a silky texture and good length. This is what price-performance looks like in an ideal case! SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe dark cherries and blueberries with notes of dried flowers, cocoa and sandalwood. Medium-bodied with a smooth, red-fruited palate. Lively acidity and a flavourful, structured finish." James Suckling

Lively bright ruby red. Initially slightly reductive on the nose, Terra soon reveals its great spicy profile of small red forest fruits, medicinal herbs and nutty notes. On the palate with medium pressure, a very pleasant dynamic and great drinking flow. The lively and refreshing acidity, together with its likeable red fruitiness, make it an excellent food companion. An exceptional Barbera that will still be fun to drink many years from now. SUPERIORE.DE

Barbera Sovrana is a fruity, full-bodied and very appealing wine with a deep ruby colour and a powerful nose of ripe cherries and earthy tones. The palate is balanced and of medium length with silky tannins and fresh acid wire. SUPERIORE.DE

Dreamlike Barbera, dedicated to the last work (La Luna e i Falo = Young Moon) by the writer Cesare Pavese. This wine symbolises the connection to the earth and to one's own origins. Dark purple in colour. Complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, fine spices, plums and black forest berries on the nose. Polished, dense and very fruity on the palate. Present but silky tannins, finely enveloped by the fruit, rich in finesse and persistent with a first-class acidity structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby red colour with a slightly brightening rim. Intense aromas of light malt and violets on the nose, followed by wild berries and a hint of dark chocolate. Sweet and fruity on the palate with supple tannins, drinky and with a long final." Falstaff

"Bright cherry fruit on the nose with plums, mulberries and dark chocolate. Juicy and fruity, with a medium to full body, soft tannins and bright acidity." James Suckling

Fontanabianca has created an elegant and densely packed Barbera. It shows the exuberance and potential of the grape, yet with appropriate restraint. It is neither jammy nor too fruity, but indulges with a fine dose of dried cherry, blackberry and plum aromas, plus some Spanish cedar with a fine citrus note. A balanced drop with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A taut, black cherry– and plum-flavored red, with accents of earth and spices. Reveals a firm, tactile edge to the light tannins on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The Fontanabianca 2021 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is very rich and extracted with a heavy fruit quality reminiscent of dried blackberries, plums, spices and dried tobacco leaves. The finish shows soft, earthy notes and a full-bodied texture. This Barbera is on the bigger and bolder side of the spectrum." Wine Advocate

"This wine is fruit-driven and chocolaty with blue flowers and an undertone of liquorice. Medium to full-bodied, juicy and taut with polished tannins and a tasty, savoury finish." James Suckling

Ruby red, with strong violet nuances, lively foam, slightly sparkling. Fragrant, racy, vinous, of red fruits. Its taste is exceptionally lively, very fresh, cheerful and untamed. The wine goes well with the whole menu, preferably with very well seasoned meat, cold cuts and hard cheeses. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe cherries, wild berries, dried blood oranges, spicy herbs and chocolate on the nose. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with polished tannins and bright acidity. Tense and flavorful with citrusy notes at the end." James Suckling

The spicy opulence of the Fiulòt is incomparable: ruby red colour with a violet hue, a bouquet of cherries and hints of bitter almond and liquorice. The palate is caressed by the elegant body and the fullness of fruit. The cherry finish offers a beautiful aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby and a full bouquet of dark berry fruit such as blackcurrant, the Fontanelle shows in the glass. Its primary aromas emerge with an incredible freshness, simplicity and directness. Dense and round, the juicy, fresh taste unfolds on the palate with Barbera-typical acidity and well-integrated tannin. With its tangy acidity and alcohol content of 14.5%, one should have a cheesy risotto ready to support it. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red and with a typical aroma of red fruits, in which spicy aromas and light vanilla tones from the oak mingle. The dense fruit, a harmonious acidity and the velvety tannin determine the long taste of this top-class Barbera. SUPERIORE.DE

The Barbera vines for Sentieri, which are over 30 years old, stand at an altitude of about 300 m on predominantly calcareous soils in the natural amphitheatre of Monleale. It shows the stark opposite of an opulent, dense style. Sentieri has a beautiful Italian freshness and is 100% focused on the primary fruit of the Barbera grape. It presents plenty of race and a personality that is distinguishedly restrained and very well balanced. For us, this is Barbera at its purest and here Walter Massa impressively proves that he is not only capable of top performance with the white Timorasso. And once again we are more than taken with the excellent value his wines. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Barbera d'Alba DOC is a typical wine of our region. Thanks to careful selection, excellent locations and low yields, we obtain very high quality grapes that produce complex wines. We have decided to vinify it only in steel to emphasise its fruity notes." Franco Massolino

The Barbera d'Alba from Massolino is all about the fresh and juicy fruit. Interesting bouquet with beautifully integrated aromas of forest floor and mushrooms. Fresh and lively on the palate, very accessible and with an impressive drinking flow. Exotic and forward, it brings a lot of fun to the glass - a fresh, sincere and finely balanced expression of the Barbera grape! SUPERIORE.DE

Le Rocchette is a powerful, driving Barbera d'Asti Superiore. Dried rose petals, crushed rock, iron, incense and red-coloured fruit impart a remarkable mineral and savoury intensity. This deceptively medium-bodied Barbera has enormous power. It is a great example of Asti at its best. Floral accents lift the balsamic and savoury finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Notes of dried herbs, ground spices, redcurrants and dried cherries with hints of potpourri and bark. Round-textured with slightly more supple, velvety tannins. Medium-bodied and juicy. Creamy finish." James Suckling

The Barbera d'Alba Piani is pleasantly fresh and complex. A remarkable concentration in its aroma of dark fruits and sweet flavours of toasted oak. The palate is full, full-bodied, silky-textured tannins and harmonious all round. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Piani is a knock-out. Creamy and ample, with striking depth, the 2021 has a ton to offer. Succulent red/purplish fruit, cedar, spice, new leather and a kiss of sweet French oak all build in this effortless, engaging Barbera." Vinous

Barbera d'Alba with lots of fruit, expressive aromas of menthol, pine, leather and exotic spices - excellently structured. Outstanding value. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red with violet reflections. Very attractive Barbera d'Alba with a clearly defined, fruity-meaty aroma, rose petals in the background. The harmonious taste is exceedingly juicy and full of crunchy red fruits. SUPERIORE.DE

In contrast to the past, this full and fragrant Barbera is now aged to a greater percentage in large oak barrels - and less in barriques. This benefits the softness, fruitiness and suppleness of this beautiful wine. Tre Vigne means that the grapes come in equal parts from the top vineyards Mosconi, Ginestra and San Pietro. Deep dark ruby red. The bouquet has a fine scent of sour cherries and violets, the full and soft taste has a pleasantly fresh acidity that refines the long drinking pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe, somewhat toasty nose, with brooding black fruits. Good fruit concentration, structure and intensity with candied, ripe and fresh plum flavours. The fresh acidity is balanced by moderate tannins. A long finish that is very bright and youthful." Decanter

"The Domenico Clerico 2021 Barbera d'Alba Trevigne is a particularly fruit-driven wine with blackberries, dark plums and spices. Winemaker Oscar Arrivabene says this is a very good year for Barbera. The wine feels lush and soft on the palate and goes well with cheese-filled pasta." Wine Advocate

"Intense ruby red with violet shimmer. In the nose ripe plum and blackberry, behind pepper and tobacco. On the palate juicy start, great tension, refreshing acidity, polished tannin, animating, discreetly salty final." Falstaff

The Barbera Quass from the hills of the Langhe DOC has enormous concentration and depth. Dark berries, flowers, cloves and leather on the nose, lots of spicy cherry fruit on the palate, articulate and structured, with a soft core of blackberry and exuberant acidity. Very appealing! SUPERIORE.DE

This is the fourth vintage of a truly fortuitous product. Paolo actually wanted to plant more Moscato vines in this 1.5 ha small and sustainably cultivated vineyard when he recognised the quality of the Barbera grapes ripening there in 2016. So, without further ado, he decided to vinify a Barbera, which he then aptly named "Per Sbaglio" - which means "by mistake". We congratulate him on this decision, just 3,000 bottles of which reach the market every year. Rich, sparkling ruby red. Classic ripe raspberry notes on the nose, red berries again on the palate, very rounded, full-bodied and with great drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for the Cipressi come from the best vineyards of the in-house winery La Court in the noble DOCG Nice. On the nose, complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, finest spices and black forest berries. In the mouth, polished, dense and very fruity. Present but silky tannins, finely enclosed by the fruit, finesse-rich and persistent with a first-class acid structure. A rich and very classic Barbera. SUPERIORE.DE

"Blackberries and dark cherries on the nose, with a coloring of coffee, dried herbs and baking spices. Medium-to full-bodied palate with tight tannins and juicy acidity." James Suckling

Bright ruby red with violet reflections and intensely fragrant, very clear, the Ca' di Pian shows ripe dark cherry and black currant. Beautifully juicy on the palate, it develops with power, but always remains elegant. A hint of mint in the precise finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense ruby red. Opulent in the glass with notes of dark fruit flesh, flowers and liquorice. Very supple and seductive on the palate, with a very precise fruit-acid game and a remarkable freshness for the noble denomination of Nice. Complex and long in the further course, nice potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with brightening rim. Intense nose with notes of pickled cherries, some dried tomatoes, fine nougat tones. On the palate lots of cherry and plum, some dark chocolate." Falstaff

Fantastic Barbera from a world-famous vineyard, complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, the finest spices and black forest berries on the nose. In the mouth, polished, dense, enormous amounts of glycerine and sweetish fruit, present but silky tannins, finely enveloped by the fruit, rich in finesse, persistent, first-class acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich garnet red in the glass. The nose is characterised by hazelnut and nougat, with a hint of mint, dark berry fruit and dried cherries also appear with air. Emphatically fruity on the palate, rich cherry fruit, finely chiselled acidity that gives it tension and freshness. Youthful with great ageing potential. Mature green notes. Alcohol is excellently integrated, appears slender, elegant and silky. Typical, pleasant bitter note on the long finish." Vinum

"Soft and imbued with cherry, blackberry and earthy flavours, this red wine is fleshy from start to finish. Almond and spice accents are evident on the finish, along with light tannins." Wine Spectator

"The 2020 Barbera d'Asti Montebruna is a powerful and rich red wine with notes of ripe berries, roasted spices, cinnamon and grilled Mediterranean herbs. Despite its strength and vigour, the mouthfeel is supported by a fresh acidity and a strong alcohol content of 15%." Wine Advocate

"Aromas of cherry chocolate, dark liquorice, hints of bark and damp earth. Full-bodied with a velvety, supple tannin structure and a slightly chalky texture on the finish. Juicy and full of flavour." James Suckling

"The Barbera d'Asti Montebruna 2020 is dark and lush from the start. Spices, leather, tobacco, menthol, dried flowers and mocha all come together as this intense, lush Asti Barbera shows its considerable charm. In 2021, the Montebruna is quite dense and brooding, but all elements are impeccably balanced." Vinous

"This wine opens with aromas of fresh and macerated black cherries that transition to wild flowers, savoury spices and wild herbs. The palate is concentrated with lush ripe red and blackberries, cola and sweet spices. The wine is round and fleshy and is balanced by the natural acidity of the Barbera itself." Wine Enthusiast

The grapes for the Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne, which impresses every year, come mainly from vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, with a small proportion of the fruit coming from Ravera. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, leather, liquorice, spices and menthol are presented here in an intoxicating, exotically ripe wine that is a joy to drink even at a young age. Tre Vigne Barbera is lush and racy to the core and shines from start to finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne is a fabulous, explosive wine. Sumptuous dark cherry, ripe plum, mocha, licorice and new leather are all dialed up to the maximum. This racy, deep Barbera is tremendous. For its quality-to-price ratio, the Asti Tre Vigne might be the wine of the year at Vietti." Vinous

"Notes of ripe plums and blackberries with dark, spicy chocolate, damp bark and wet tarmac. Juicy and racy on the palate with medium to full body and lively acidity. Exciting with dusty tannins and a seamless, long finish." James Suckling

"The Tre Vigne Barbera impresses year after year. This 2021 is full of ripe and macerated black cherries with sweet and savoury spices coming in and out. As it progresses, earthy and floral flavours develop, pampering the palate with tart blackberries, allspice and bay leaves, while the finish is accompanied by a strong acidity." Wine Enthusiast