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Barbera d'Alba 2023

Barbera d'Alba

Barbera is a delicate and demanding grape variety. A meticulous search in the area for the very best soils, agronomical decisions and particular attention to vinification enable Sandrone to show the very best qualities of this wine. Barbera d’Alba is made to be a medium-weight wine that will drink well for a decade. It shows delicious and plump berry and black fruits. As Barbera possesses almost no natural tannins, the use of tonneaux gives the wine some much-needed structure. It is a perfect match with rich dishes as the bright acidity keeps it from being too heavy.

VINTAGE

The 2023 Piedmont growing season faced numerous challenges, including a wet spring, frost in early April, and a mix of hail, heat, and drought in summer. The frost caused significant crop losses, with some vineyards losing 10 to 50% of their fruit. Despite these challenges, dry conditions in August and September allowed the smaller crop to ripen well. The harvest took place in late September and early October, with producers noting excellent quality grapes. Though yields were down, this vintage produced well-structured wines with good aging potential.

Color

Red

Blend %

100% Nebbiolo

Appellation

Barbera d'Alba

Alcohol

14%

Suggested Retail Price

$53.99

Reviews

93

Wine Enthusiast - December 16, 2025 "Pure joy in liquid form. Vibrant blueberries and wild blackberries burst from the glass with surprising elegance. The palate shows remarkable freshness and energy, dancing between ripe fruit and subtle spice notes while maintaining perfect balance. A wine offering both intellectual interest and pure drinking pleasure. The kind of bottle that disappears too quickly at the dinner table."

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Wine Spectator - September 30, 2025 "A Barbera with weight, this offers black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit, shaded with earth and an oak spice hint. Rich, juicy and firmly structured, with dense, pliable tannins leaving a grip on the lingering aftertaste."

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Vinous - January 1, 2025 "Sandrone's 2023 Barbera d'Alba is laced with super-ripe red-toned fruit, cedar, mint, rose petal, cinnamon, mocha and lavender. Aromatic and light on its feet, with lovely forward fruit, the 2023 is quite the charmer. Floral and spice notes extend the finish."

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