2023 Borgogno Giacomo - Barbera d'Alba DOC (750ml)

Authentically sourced from vineyards within the Alba DOC zone, this 2023 vintage follows the traditional Piedmontese approach to Barbera, prioritizing crisp acidity, moderate alcohol, and restrained oak usage to highlight primary fruit and varietal tension.

Tasting Notes

The nose opens with bright red cherry, crushed raspberry, and a trace of dried thyme layered over wet stone undertones. On the palate, the wine sits at medium body with firmly integrated acidity that gives the red fruit a vivid, almost effervescent lift. Secondary characteristics emerge slowly, offering light touches of tobacco leaf, black pepper, and a whisper of toast. The finish is clean, dry, and moderately long, leaving a pleasant bitter-almond residue that signals careful fermentation management and minimal manipulation in the cellar.

Suggested Food Pairings

• Pasta tossed in regional meat ragù or mushroom-wine reductions
• Herb-roasted poultry and lean cuts of grilled pork
• Hard, aged cheeses such as Piave or mature Pecorino Toscano

Giacomo Borgogno’s estate applies strict yield control and early harvesting windows specifically timed to preserve Barbera’s natural malic acid, which explains the wine’s pronounced backbone despite the warm 2023 growing season. Decant for approximately 25 minutes to allow volatile aromatic compounds to oxidize gently, then serve between 60–63°F (15–17°C). Store upright once opened and consume within three days for peak freshness.