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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