The 2021 Vietti Barbera d’Asti is an easy-drinking, crowd-pleasing red with just enough complexity to keep things interesting. You get ripe wild berries, a touch of chocolate and hazelnut, and a juicy cherry core all wrapped in soft, dusty tannins. It’s medium-bodied with lively acidity—classic Barbera—making it super versatile at the table. Aged in a mix of barriques, large barrels, and steel, it’s polished but still fresh and honest. Great value and ready to go now.

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Published: Aug 7, 2023

This shows notes of chocolate and hazelnuts with ripe wild berries and sweet spice undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with dusty tannins and a bitter chocolate character. Tense with a fruity finish. Drink now.

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Designation: Barbera d’Asti D.O.C.

Grapes: Barbera 100%

The grapes are sourced from the La Crena vineyards in Agliano Terme and from several other villages in the hills around Asti. Average density is 4,500 plants per hectare.

Winemaking: the process starts with a pre-fermentation cold maceration, followed by an alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel for approximately 2 weeks, with frequent daily pumping over and délèstage operations. Subsequent post-fermentation maceration on the skins. After racking the wine is moved into barriques for malolactic fermentation.

Ageing: barriques, big barrels and steel tanks for approximately 12 months.

Description: ruby red color with mineral and vanilla notes. Medium-bodied, dry wine with a crisp acidity (perfect for the whole meal) and soft tannins. This Barbera is very well balanced, with a good complexity and a red cherry finish.