Barbera Wine

La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Superiore Ca’ di Pian Organic — Piedmont 2023

La Spinetta is one of Piedmont’s most celebrated estates, founded by Giorgio Rivetti in Castagnole delle Lanze. Rivetti is widely credited with modernizing Barbera d’Asti — bringing precision viticulture, organic farming, and meticulous cellar work to a variety long underestimated in the region. Ca’ di Pian, sourced from Castagnole delle Lanze and Costigliole d’Asti, is La Spinetta’s entry-level Barbera — yet it consistently punches well above its price, earning critical acclaim vintage after vintage. The estate farms entirely without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, expressing the purest possible fruit from its Piedmontese terroir.

The 2023 is soft, supple, and immediately captivating. A burst of blueberry, black cherry, morello cherry, spice, lavender, menthol, and chocolate gives the wine tremendous appeal and versatility. Fresh, fruit-forward, and beautifully balanced — an especially fine edition of this beloved cuvée.

“A terrific value… tons of immediacy and sheer appeal.” — Vinous, 90 Points

• Producer: La Spinetta, Castagnole delle Lanze, Piedmont, Italy
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOC
• Vineyard: Ca’ di Pian (Castagnole delle Lanze & Costigliole d’Asti)
• Varietal: 100% Barbera
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Blueberry, black cherry, morello cherry, spice, lavender, menthol, chocolate
• Best Paired With: Cured meats, soft cheeses, Piedmontese agnolotti, roast veal, grilled meats, mushroom dishes

Giorgio Rivetti’s benchmark Barbera — organic, expressive, and one of Piedmont’s great values under $30.

Winemaker Description

A wonderfully food-friendly Barbera from one of our favorite producers in Piedmont. Ruby red and medium-bodied with light cherry fruit and great acidity. Lovingly made from organically grown grapes.

Tabaren (from the French “tabarin”) was a venue used for theatre plays, art, and dancing. We are all better dancers after a couple of glasses of wine.

About Icardi

Icardi is a family-run estate based in Castagnole Monferrato in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, farming organically across their vineyards in the Barbera d’Asti and Monferrato appellations. The Icardi family has long been committed to sustainable, organic viticulture — allowing the Barbera grape to express its natural vibrancy, bright acidity, and cherry-driven fruit without synthetic intervention. Their Tabaren bottling is a perennial favorite among sommeliers and wine lovers for its effortless drinkability, food versatility, and honest expression of Piedmontese Barbera at an accessible price.

Food Pairings

Pizza, pasta with tomato or meat sauce, grilled chicken, antipasto, salumi, mild cheeses, and vegetable dishes. One of the most versatile food wines in the cellar — equally at home with a weeknight dinner or a long Italian lunch.

Product Details

• Producer: Icardi
• Appellation: Barbera d’Asti DOC, Piedmont, Italy
• Grape: Barbera 100%
• Certification: Organic
• Vintage: 2024
• Style: Medium-bodied, bright, food-friendly Piedmont red
• Format: 750ml

Barbera d'Asti That Captures the Heart of Piedmont at an Everyday Price

Michele Chiarlo is one of Piedmont's most respected producers, and Le Orme — whose name translates as "the footsteps" or "legacy" — is the estate's flagship Barbera d'Asti. A blend from all four of Chiarlo's Barbera estates in the Nizza area, including the iconic La Court estate, it is grown in Astian sands rich in lime and microelements. Fermented in stainless steel with 10 days of skin maceration, then aged 3 months in large French oak casks before bottling, Le Orme delivers the classic Barbera profile: deep color, fresh red fruit, bright acidity, and effortless drinkability.

Winemaker Notes

Elegant and intense, with notes of fresh mature red fruit — cherry and currant — and the vibrant acidity that defines great Barbera d'Asti. The Barbera grapes grow in light-colored Astian sands rich in lime and microelements, yielding the dark, rich color typical of the variety. Aged in large French oak casks for 3 months, then stainless steel and bottle for a total of 16 months before release.

Vineyard & Provenance

• Grape: Barbera
• Appellation: Barbera d'Asti DOC, Piedmont, Italy
• Producer: Michele Chiarlo
• Vintage: 2022
• Aging: 3 months large French oak, then stainless steel; 16 months total
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml

Food Pairings

A classic Piedmontese pairing — exceptional with pasta al ragù, pizza, grilled sausages, antipasto, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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Deep red with purple tones in the beginning, changing to garnet red throughout its aging process. The bouquet brings out notes of berries, marmalade, violets, vanilla, fig and almonds, with slight smoky hues. Dry, elegant, harmonious and full-bodied with typical acidic notes during its juvenile stage. Becomes more round and complex over the years obtaining a soft finish.

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Wine Characteristics: Variety: 100% Barbera. Winemaking: Aged for twelve months in French oak barrels. Color: Cherry red. Aroma: Red fruits with notes of tobacco and smoke. Palate: Straightforward attack, with an elegant and mature tannic structure, good acidity, and a velvety finish. Texture: Silky Production and Aging: Santo Tomás Barbera Red Wine is made from 100% Barbera grapes. Its twelve-month aging in French oak barrels gives it complexity and character.">

Aroma: Red fruits with notes of tobacco and smoke. Palate: Straightforward attack, with an elegant and mature tannic structure, good acidity, and a velvety finish. Texture: Silky Production and Aging: Santo Tomás Barbera Red Wine is made from 100% Barbera grapes. Its twelve-month aging in French oak barrels gives it complexity and character.

Fragrances of dark berries, violets, and earthy notes rise delicately from the glass. The vibrant and lively palate offers flavors of red cherries, crushed raspberries, and a subtle truffle undertone, complemented by refreshing acidity and smooth, refined tannins.

Producer Description 

Barbera, along with Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, is widely planted throughout Piemonte. Many Barolo and Barbaresco producers will also make a Barbera mainly because the aging requirement is far shorter allowing them to see a profit from the harvest earlier. In the commune of Nizza, the Barbera grape steps into the spotlight and takes center stage. This is where Barbera reaches its heights of glory.

The wine presents itself with an intense garnet red hue, complemented by alluring purple reflections. Its bouquet is both deep and intricate, revealing a delightful combination of fruity aromas dominated by cherry and plum, while subtle undertones of chocolate add an intriguing layer of complexity. Upon tasting, the wine showcases a full-bodied and harmonious profile, where the luscious flavors of red fruits intertwine seamlessly with almond-like notes. This captivating blend culminates in a pleasantly harmonious and enduring finish, leaving a lasting impression on the palate.

Winemaker Description 

Aromas of red currant, raspberry and cherry flow from the glass. Notes of dark chocolate, fresh thyme and warm forest floor are joined. 

The Pescaja family works according to the three letters in their name, SCA (Sole, Cuore, Anima). Care for nature and simplicity is our foundation. That is why the sun is so important to us, it is synonymous with terroir and microclimate. Heart, instead, the energy of every new company is and is it the creative ideas. We use our spaces to give the products soul and personality, which are strong and unique in their style.

Renato Ratti Battaglione — Barbera d'Asti 2024

Named after the heroic Piedmontese regiments of the XVIII Century, the Battaglione is Renato Ratti's flagship Barbera d'Asti — and the 2024 vintage delivers everything that made this label an icon. Sourced from estate vineyards in the Asti hills, the wine is crafted to showcase Barbera at its most expressive: ripe, generous, and immediately seductive, yet with the structure and acidity to hold its own at any table. Wine Enthusiast awarded it 93 points. At this price, it is one of the most compelling values in all of Piedmont.

The nose is intense and inviting: ripe red and dark fruits, wild berries, and a delicate spice background that adds intrigue without weight. On the palate, it is full-flavored and pleasantly fruited, with lush texture and bright acidity that keeps every sip lively. The finish is long and persistent — elegant, food-friendly, and deeply satisfying.

Wine Enthusiast 93 — "Mixed berries lounge in a hammock, showing exactly why Barbera earned its reputation as comfort wine with class."

• Producer: Renato Ratti, La Morra, Piedmont, Italy
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Barbera d'Asti DOC
• Varietal: 100% Barbera
• Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation, oak aging
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe red fruits, wild berries, spice, bright acidity, long persistent finish
• Best Paired With: Hearty pasta dishes, braised meats, pizza, rustic Italian fare

A 93-point Barbera d'Asti at an honest price — Renato Ratti's Battaglione is the benchmark for what Piedmont's most food-friendly grape can be.

Winemaker Description 

Barbera, along with Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, is widely planted throughout Piemonte. Many Barolo and Barbaresco producers will also make a Barbera mainly because the aging requirement is far shorter allowing them to see a profit from the harvest earlier. In the commune of Nizza, the Barbera grape steps into the spotlight and takes center stage. This is where Barbera reaches its heights of glory.

The Frasca family has 22 hectares of vineyard in Nizza, with vines averaging 30 years of age. Their 2020 Barbera Nizza DOCG opens with an inviting bouquet of dark cherries, blackberries, and plums, intertwined with notes of violet, tobacco, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, showcasing intense flavors of ripe black fruits, licorice, and a touch of dark chocolate, balanced by firm tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is long and complex, with lingering hints of fruit, spice, and subtle oak nuances.