2020 Mirafiore - Barbera d'Asti Superiore (750ml)
From one of Piedmont's most storied and historic houses comes this deeply satisfying Barbera d'Asti Superiore — a wine that carries centuries of winemaking tradition in every glass. Casa E. di Mirafiore traces its roots to 1878, founded by Emanuele Albertis on the historic Fontanafredda estate in Serralunga d'Alba, and today remains one of the most respected names in the Langhe for its unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity. The Superiore designation signals an extra level of ambition — extended aging that adds complexity, structure, and depth well beyond a standard Barbera, transforming an already beloved grape into something genuinely compelling and cellar-worthy.
The 2020 vintage delivered warm, generous growing conditions across Piedmont, coaxing beautiful ripeness and concentration from Barbera's naturally exuberant fruit character. Deep ruby-purple in the glass, the nose is rich and inviting — ripe black cherry, plum, blackberry, dried violets, and a warm undercurrent of vanilla, mocha, and toasted oak from careful barrel aging. On the palate it is medium-full bodied with Barbera's signature bright, mouthwatering acidity beautifully balanced against soft, rounded tannins, dark fruit, baking spice, and a long, satisfying finish with a touch of earthy minerality. A wine of real generosity and character that overdelivers at its price point — equally at home at a weeknight dinner table or a special occasion.
Pairs with: Braised meats, tomato-based pastas, pizza, aged cheeses, charcuterie Drink: Now through 2028