A wine of its own ancestry and heritage, Barbera has continued to move from an every day drinking wine into a more cult status and we are excited by what we see off our Wrattonbully vineyard. A bright wine that opens with cherry blossom and dried herb notes enticing you down the garden path into a palate of dark cherry and forest floor earth, where you can taste the sun dried herb notes and hints of pepper. This wine is lively and refreshing, drinking exceptionally well now.

The Porta Rossa Barbera D'Asti DOC 2021 is a stunning representation of the Barbera grape from the Piedmont region of Italy. Deep ruby in color, this wine presents a bouquet of ripe dark berries, plums, and a hint of spice on the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a smooth and velvety texture, showcasing vibrant flavors of black cherry, raspberry, and a touch of black pepper. The tannins are well-integrated and the acidity provides a refreshing balance to the fruit-forward profile. The finish is lingering, with a touch of tobacco and a subtle minerality that adds complexity. This vintage, produced by the esteemed Piccini winery, is a true delight for the senses and a perfect pairing for hearty Italian dishes. Enjoy now, or cellar for a few years to enhance its already impressive layers of flavor.

Boroli Barbera d’Alba Langhe DOC is the estate’s take on Barbera in its pure, everyday guise, drawn from hillside vineyards around Alba that sit on classic clay-limestone soils with good exposure and ventilation. The fruit is picked by hand, fermented in stainless steel and then given a short maturation in large French oak (typically around six months), a regime that polishes texture while keeping Barbera’s natural freshness front and centre. In the glass, recent releases show bright ruby colour and aromas of red cherry, raspberry and blackberry compote with hints of violet, sweet spice and a gentle earthy undertone, carried by soft tannins and vibrant acidity. It is a supple, medium-bodied Barbera built for early drinking, offering plenty of fruit and regional character without heaviness and sitting neatly alongside Boroli’s more structured Nebbiolo and Barolo wines.