About this wine
A 100% Barbera bottling from Cavalier Bartolomeo's vineyards surrounding the Barolo zone, made under the Barbera d'Alba DOC. Grown alongside the estate's Nebbiolo in the hills of Castiglione Falletto, this Barbera takes on a powerful, concentrated character typical of Barbera d'Alba compared to its lighter Asti counterpart. The wine is ruby red, dry and limpid, with an intense, complex bouquet of wild berries — especially cherry — alongside notes of currant and vanilla. On the palate it is well-rounded, dry and warm, with the naturally high acidity that makes Barbera such a versatile food wine.
High acidity and soft tannins make this one of the easiest Piedmont reds to enjoy right away.
Sommelier's Note
"This is the wine to reach for on a weeknight when you want Piedmont in your glass without the wait — Barbera's acidity does all the work with food."
Food Pairings
Barbera's natural acidity makes it an excellent match for veal, pork, poultry, pasta with tomato-based sauces, and game such as venison.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, pasta night, casual pairing with grilled meats
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- $18-24 (estimated, based on comparable Barbera d'Alba pricing)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera, Barbera d'Alba DOC, grown in the hills of Castiglione Falletto alongside the estate's Nebbiolo plantings. Vinified in a straightforward, fruit-forward style intended to showcase Barbera's natural acidity and dark berry character.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Cavalier Bartolomeo's Barbera d'Alba taste like?
- Ruby red and dry, with an intense bouquet of wild berries and cherry alongside currant and vanilla notes, and a well-rounded, warm palate with characteristically high acidity.
- How is Barbera different from the estate's Nebbiolo wines?
- Barbera is softer in tannin and higher in acidity than Nebbiolo, making it a more immediately approachable, food-friendly red that doesn't need years of cellaring.
- What food pairs well with this Barbera d'Alba?
- Veal, pork, poultry, tomato-based pasta, and game like venison all pair well thanks to the wine's acidity.
- Is this Barbera meant to be aged?
- It is made in a fruit-forward style best enjoyed within a few years of release, rather than long cellaring.
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