The Barbera vineyards near Asti and Nizza Monferrato stretch like waves over the gentle hills.

To fall in love with: the best from the Barbera Trophy 2024

Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler, 10.09.2024

Dark, ruby purple, with a full aroma of cherry, blackberry and spicy herbs, with juicy acidity and mild tannins on the palate; this is the taste of Barbera, the most widely cultivated red grape variety in Piedmont.

Many people may still know that Sangiovese is the most widely cultivated red grape variety in Italy. But which one comes next? That's right, Barbera! The variety has its centre in southern Piedmont. The hills around the towns of Asti, Nizza Monferrato and Alessandria are deepest Barbera country.

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To fall in love with: the best from the Barbera Trophy 2024