2019 Bovio - Barbera d'Alba Superiore Regiaveja (750ml)

Delivering the vivid acidity and sun-warmed red fruit that define a compelling Piedmont vintage, the 2019 Bovio Barbera d’Alba Superiore Regiaveja offers a structured yet highly approachable expression of northern Italy’s most reliable red variety.

Cultivated in the clay-rich limestone terroir surrounding Alba, the 2019 harvest yielded tightly clustered berries with optimal sugar accumulation and retained brightness. Upon pouring, aromas of wild strawberry, black cherry, and pressed herbs give way to subtle undertones of licorice root, cocoa nib, and toasted grain. Moderate barrel contact smooths the tannic structure, producing a medium-weight palate that finishes with clean, saline minerality.

Serve at 13–15°C to highlight the wine’s aromatic lift and preserve its crisp backbone. High natural acidity makes this bottle exceptionally food-compatible, particularly with tomato-driven pastas, braised beef ragù, grilled pork ribs, and wild mushroom sautés. It pairs equally well with aged Pecorino, cured salami platters, and roasted chicken with rosemary to emphasize its cutting power and palate-refreshing finish.