Stefano Occhetti Barbera d'Alba 2023Region: Piedmont, Italy Appellation: Alba Type Style: Red Wine Grapes: Barbera Stefano Occhetti Barbera d'Alba 2023 Tasting Notes This 2023 Barbera dAlba greets you with juicy red cherry and raspberry fruit, layered with a hint of dark plum and wild herb. On the palate its vibrant yet balanced lively acidity, smooth tannins, and a subtle mineral thread that gives the finish both lift and length. Its approachable now, yet has enough structure for short

as well as delightful notions of sagebrush

but the spirit is the same: serious but playful and easy to gulp down

From the winemaker: “Grenache noir on sandy soils is always a recipe for something special

The domaine holdings are highlighted by two distinct vineyard sites

7% Oseleta

When it comes to crush and élevage

vibrant acidity and a fine textured mid-palate

and have chosen a sustainable

followed by exotic flavors

indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel tank

The terraces make the soil on the steep slopes cultivable and prevent erosion

juicy blast of muddled raspberry