The versatility of Barbera helps explain its popularity. Typically bright and fresh, like this one, they are a “go-to” choice for many tomato-based pasta dishes. This one’s raspberry-like fruitiness and mild tannins means that it could take a chill nicely in the waning days of summer. Or pop the cork with your next take-out pizza.
Canavere di Giacosa Fratelli, Barbera d’Alba DOC (Piedmont, Italy) 2019
By Michael Apstein