Barbera d'Asti

The Barbera d'Asti Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC) is an Italian designation from the Piedmont region, recognized as a DOC since January 9, 1970. Only red wines harvested within the production area defined by the decree are entitled to the Barbera d'Asti DOC. The authorized vineyards are located in the province of Asti (in 118 municipalities) and in the province of Alessandria (in 50 municipalities). The approximately 5,800 hectares of Barbera d'Asti vineyards allow for a production of around 180,000 hectoliters per year.

Barbera d'Asti red wine meets less stringent specifications than Barbera d'Asti Superiore, mainly in terms of aging and alcohol content. It has a ruby red color that tends toward garnet red with aging. It has a vinous nose, with a characteristic fragrance that tends to be fleeting with aging. On the palate, Barbera d'Asti is a dry, full-bodied but harmonious wine, pleasant and full after aging. The wine can age for 3-7 years and can be enjoyed with minestrone, game, braised red meats, grilled meats with sauces, etc. This wine is generally lighter than Barbera d'Alba, even though it is made from the same Barbera grape variety. As a result, it is often drunk younger. Wines from producers such as Bruno Rocca and the Scagliola brothers perfectly express the quality of the Barbera d'Asti grape variety and terroir.