Barbera grapes for this wine from Costigliole dAsti vineyards, 200-300 ft. above sea level, undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Wit.

It must have been tough for the irrepressible Giacomo Bologna back in those early days trying to sell Barbera. It was a grape variety that sort of fell into the netherworld between the ubiquitous…

Tasting Notes: La Vedetta Barbera is a vibrant red wine with rich flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, and subtle spices, balanced by a refreshing acidity.

Crotin - Freisa d'Asti Aris 2018 available at Eataly Vino - Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA

Estate History: Saying Barbaresco is in Olek Bondonio's blood wouldn't be too far from the truth. His ancestors have been in the Barbaresco area.

But booms often go bust. Many producers copied the Italian sparklers with cheap, derivative wines from high-yield vines. A 2017 Silicon Valley Bank report on the state of the American wine industry…

Tasting Notes: The Cordero San Giorgio Moscato d'Asti Exergia is a brilliant straw yellow color with a fine perlage. The nose is intensely aromatic,.

Here's a stunning Italian red from Piedmont that's also an incredible value. Franco Amoroso is a small producer of excellent quality wines. In Asti, Barbera get's the royal treatment; prime vineyard…

Crotin - Freisa d'Asti Aris 2020 available at Eataly Vino - Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA

Aromas of blueberry, wet earth and a hint of orange peel. Full body with bright acidity and lots of intensity but balanced andsilky-textured, an ultra-fine Barbera that combines richness with finesse.

2015 La Spinetta - Barbera d'Asti Superiore Bionzo (750ml) available at Manhattan Wine Company in New York, NY

This wine must be ordered online or by phone at 510-525-9463. Minimum orders are firm. Timelines associated with expedited delivery services are only from the date of shipment. Solano Cellars cannot…

This wine must be ordered online or by phone at 510-525-9463. Minimum orders are firm. Timelines associated with expedited delivery services are only from the date of shipment. Solano Cellars cannot…

Cascina Valle Asinari - Barbera d'Asti 2019 available at Eataly Vino - Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA