2022 Trevigne Barbera d’Alba, Domenico Clerico

• Style: Savory, fruit-driven red
• Taste: Blackberry, strawberry yoghurt, redcurrant with silky tannins
• Food: Stews & braises, roast dinners, game, beef, mushroom & truffle
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night
• Serve: 15% ABV, bone dry, chill and pour

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep ruby and utterly alive: blackberry and chocolate cake character interwoven with bright strawberry yoghurt and redcurrant lift. The palate is warm and layered, rich yet driven by acidity that keeps everything moving. At 15% alcohol, the wine balances generous weight with genuine refinement, refusing to slouch. This is Barbera at its most persuasive—structured, food-friendly, and built for the table.

The Winery — Domenico Clerico

Domenico Clerico's estate has been central to Piedmont's modern story since the late 1970s, when he began bottling the family's grapes rather than selling to cooperatives. His vision—rooted in strict vineyard focus and French-inspired cellar technique—shaped a generation. Today his wife Giuliana and niece Cecilia steward the legacy. The 2022 fruit comes from two vineyards in Monforte d'Alba, Bricco San Pietro and Ginestra, where Marne di Sant'Agata fossil marl gives the grapes real structure. After hand harvest and cold skin contact, the wine spent a year in second-use French and Slavonian oak, adding texture without overshadowing. A warm growing season and low yields concentrated the flavours into something ripe and complete.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Grilled chicken, braised beef, creamy soft cheeses—this wine slides into place alongside them all. The acidity and balance make it perfect for Sunday lunch gatherings or intimate date nights, where you want something that delivers both pleasure and pedigree. If you've been exploring Italy or looking to anchor your Piedmont collection with a wine of real substance, this sits among the finest expressions we've found. Vegetarian and vegan friendly.