A beautiful red value – this 100% Barbera is from the village of Monferrato, in Piedmont. Although the village names of Asti and Alba may be more widely recognized, owner Pietro explains that the Monferrato region provides an even more traditional & beautiful expression of Barbera. This is due in part to the warmer climate and longer hours of sunlight here, which allow the grapes to ripen completely and unfurl the full personality of the variety.

At Cantine Valpane these factors combine to provide this complex Barbera. Supple, with ripe black fruit & plum notes, silky-smooth, and extremely food-friendly, you won’t find much more bang for your buck than what’s in this bottle. A dark garnet robe leads to a deep, earthy fruit nose and a palate loaded with classic, spicy Barbera fruit and smooth tannins followed by a deliciously perfumed, dry finish.