Barbera d’Alba DOC is perhaps the most important expressions of the Barbera grape. it produces dark, fleshy wines with lots of black fruit and acidity.
“A ripe and fruity nose, dominated somewhat by barrique. Integration on the palate is good however and the finish delivers a rounded, soft feeling of berry fruit, chocolate, coffee with moderate acidity.”
Since taking over from his father in 1988, Pietro Ratti has been carrying on the work of expanding and restoring the family owned vineyards. Renato Ratti’s portfolio includes the original Barolo Marcenasco DOCG, the Barolo single-vineyards of Conca and Rocche Dell’ Annunziata, together with their Langhe varietal wines from Nebbiolo and Barbera.
GD Vajra is one of the names to follow in Piedmont at the moment. Dolcetto in particular is a variety the winery excels at, but the company is perhaps best known for their range of Barolo wines from cru sites such as Bricco delle Viole and Coste di Rose.
Roberto Voerzio is one of the great names of Barolo. Meticulous attention to detail ensures this small twenty-two hectare estate consistently crafts outstanding wines.
Tenuta Cucco produce top Barolo. The estate is best known for the single vineyard ‘Vigna Cucco’ Barolo Riserva from the ‘Cerrati’ Cru. The estate is owned by the Rossi Cairo family that also own La Raia in Gavi.