Barbera d'Alba 2023

The Barbera by Beatrice Cortese is a tribute to the vitality of Piedmont’s most beloved grape, interpreted through a lens of minimal intervention and deep respect for the land. The grapes grow on complex soils where clay meets marl and sand—a combination that grants the wine both structure and remarkable aromatic elegance.

In the cellar, the philosophy is uncompromising: fermentation is strictly spontaneous, relying solely on indigenous yeasts. Following a 15-day maceration on the skins, the wine follows a path designed to preserve its varietal fragrance: 10 months in stainless steel followed by bottle aging. Starting with the 2023 vintage, Beatrice introduced a sophisticated technical evolution by choosing Impruneta terracotta amphorae for aging. This porous material allows the wine to breathe and mature without oak interference, highlighting the true fruit and mineral freshness of the Barbera.