2021 Tenuta La Meridiana - Barbera d'Asti Le Gagie (750ml)

The 2021 Tenuta La Meridiana Le Gagie delivers the bright, menu-friendly acidity that makes Barbera one of Piedmont’s most reliable dinner-pairing wines. Sourced from the estate’s historic Asti vineyards, this bottling highlights a harvest marked by cool nights and warm days, producing a medium-bodied red built around sun-warmed sour cherry, crushed raspberry, and a distinct floral lift of dried violet. Soft, rounded tannins carry the fruit through a palate layered with light baking spice and wet stone, finishing clean and structured enough to breathe freely after pouring.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Tart cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, and a touch of black pepper
• Palate: Medium weight, vibrant acidity, supple tannin framework, and layered red fruit with subtle earthy minerals
• Finish: Crisp, savory, and naturally refreshing

Suggested Food Pairings

This Barbera excels alongside rich, sauce-based preparations and lighter proteins that benefit from acidic balance. Decant for thirty to sixty minutes to serve with wild boar ragù over pappardelle, sautéed sausages with roasted root vegetables, or mushroom and sage agnolotti. The wine’s structural backbone also complements hard aged cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, herb-crusted grilled chicken, and Mediterranean flatbreads topped with spiced lamb, roasted peppers, and pickled onions.