Bartolo Mascarello, Barbera d'Alba, 2023

Bartolo Mascarello is shorthand for excellence in Piedmont—the family name carries weight because Maria Teresa Mascarello, who took over from her father, continues his uncompromising standards. While known for Barolo, Mascarello's Barbera d'Alba reveals how seriously this house treats every wine. Grapes from Alba, Diano d'Alba, and La Morra are aged in stainless steel to preserve intensity, resulting in a robust, juicy wine driven by the grape's natural acidity. This is Barbera as it should be—simple, direct, food-friendly, and honest. No apologies, no pretense.