La Villa · Barbera d'Asti MAGNUM DOCG 2023

  The single-varietal La Villa Barbera d'Asti from Tenuta Olim Bauda in the Piedmontese Asti region is a powerful yet playfully elegant representative of its variety. Cultivated organically, it reflects the essence of the Barbera grape: lively fruit expression paired with vibrant freshness. Aging exclusively in stainless steel tanks preserves the varietal fruitiness and clarity—wood is used sparingly here to maintain the purist style.

In the glass, La Villa displays a brilliant ruby color with violet reflections that immediately demands attention. The nose opens with intense notes of sour cherries, wild berries, delicate red plums, and a hint of meadow herbs—lively, clear, yet distinctive. On the palate, smooth fruit combines with precise structure, finely integrated tannins, and a finish that lingers without being loud. A wine that shines with pasta, pizza, or delicate meat dishes, but is also convincing when enjoyed on its own in the glass - authentic, unpretentious, and full of character. - Gerardo [TS10/24]