About Barbera d'Alba
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Price Range
- ¥3,300-4,500
- indicative estimate converted from overseas retail pricing
- Alcohol
- 14%
Bright ruby red with crimson highlights, elegant perfumes of rose, undergrowth and oriental spice. On the palate: bright fruit, orange peel, fine integrated tannins and a lively, crisp finish. Barbera's natural high acidity makes this a food-friendly, everyday red.
This is the wine to pour when you want Piedmont character without the wait — Barbera's acidity makes it one of the most versatile reds at the table.
New to wine?
A juicy, food-friendly red that's easy to love from the first sip.
Food Pairings
Pizza, tomato-based pasta, grilled sausages, and hard cheeses.
When to drink it
Casual pizza and pasta nights, everyday dinners.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera, ~14% ABV, fermented in stainless steel with a short aging period.
About the producer
Cantina RizziMaster of Treiso crus, crafting elegant and terroir-expressive Barbaresco.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Barbera d'Alba food-friendly?
- Its naturally high acidity and moderate tannin let it pair with a wide range of dishes, from tomato sauces to grilled meats.
- Should this wine be decanted?
- It's approachable on release and doesn't require decanting, though a short 20-30 minute breathe can open up the aromatics.
- How does it differ from Nebbiolo-based wines from the same estate?
- Barbera has higher acidity and softer tannins, making it a more immediately drinkable, everyday counterpart to the estate's Barbaresco wines.
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