2023 Ercole Barbera 1L Monferrato DOC 100% Barbera

From: Piedmont, Italy Varietal: 100% Barbera Taste: Many folks know the Barbera grape for its bright acidity, and this wine is no exception to the rule. Far less known is the fact that Monferrato’s most prestigious zones are dedicated to Barbera plantings. (The very opposite holds true in the Langhe, where Nebbiolo reigns supreme.) Typically planted to southern exposure, these vineyards yield wines of great depth and balance. In this bottle, you’ll find a ton of juicy, fresh red fruit (think raspberry as opposed to strawberry), alongside black fruits, spice, brambly earth, and savory herbs. Truly, it’s the quintessential “fruit, spice, everything nice” type of vino. Amazingly crushable and great with a little chill for patio enjoying. Pairing: In general, Barbecue is a masterpiece with Barbera. The palate-cleansing acidity is a perfect match for the heat and fat as well as the complex flavors of a good barbecue sauce or dry rub. If say, BBQ isn’t your thing this time of year, with Bar