Daily Terroir: Exploring Wine Regions One Day at a Time

Daily Terroir: Exploring Wine Regions One Day at a Time

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Day 4 | Barbera d’Asti DOCG
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Day 4 | Barbera d’Asti DOCG

Bright Fruit Meets Piedmontese Energy

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Spencer Davis
May 04, 2025
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Barbera has long been the workhorse red of Piedmont, but in Barbera d’Asti it steps confidently into the spotlight. Rolling hills south and east of the town of Asti deliver generous sunlight, while cool Alpine and Ligurian breezes keep nights refreshingly crisp. The combination yields reds packed with sour‑cherry and blackberry, brisk acidity, and just …

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