2020 Viberti, Giovanni - Barbera d'Alba DOC Bricco Airoli (750ml)

The 2020 Bricco Airoli Barbera d’Alba DOC from Giovanni Viberti captures the distinctive structure of Piedmont’s Monferrato slopes through a focused, single-vineyard expression of Barbera. Cultivated in the historic hillside plots surrounding Montemagno, the wine delivers transparent fruit definition backed by the firm acidity and moderate alcohol levels characteristic of the controlled designation.

Dark cherry, wild strawberry, and dried violet unfold across the nose, leading to a palate defined by bright natural acidity and supple, integrated tannins. Secondary notes of toasted almond, cracked black pepper, and damp river stone appear on the mid-palate, rounding out into a persistent, savory finish. The 2020 growing season provided steady warmth and minimal frost interference, allowing the grapes to achieve balanced phenolic ripeness while preserving the varietal’s signature aromatic lift.

Pair this Barbera with dishes that complement its high acid profile and light-to-medium body:

• Slow-braised veal or beef ragù tossed with tajarin or pappardelle
• Mushroom arancini or risotto allo zafferano
• Roasted pork loin with rosemary and garlic confit
• Firm aged cheeses such as Castelmango or Toma d’Asti

Decant for thirty minutes to open the tightly wound secondary bouquet. Best served at 15 to 17°C, the wine provides immediate approachability while retaining enough structural tension to develop additional complexity over a three- to five-year cellar window.