Juicy and berry-fresh, this Barbera (with a splash of Grenache) is all about the fruit baby! More fruit. Soft, almost seems sweet, really easygoing. Raspberry and dark cherry, with a citrus orange tang. Quite gentle, soft and charming. But don't be mistaken - this can handle any Friday Night pizza you can throw at it!

Origin: Piedmont, in north west Italy. Mainly Grown In: The northwest of Italy is its home, but some small plantings can also be found in the USA, Australia and Brazil! Key Facts: Barbera plays ‘junior’ to big boy Nebbiolo in Piedmont, but it has a character all of its own! It has an abundance of fruit, low tannins and high acidity that’s wonderful for quaffing (an archaic wine term but fun to say!) and it’s just perfect for food. Barbera is basically the ultimate pizza wine - refreshing acidity, floral and fruit, but finishing with a savoury flourish. A mix of black and blue fruits leads into a medium-bodied palate with zesty acidity and lower tannins. Savoury, floral and refreshing, look out for blueberries, violets and blood orange. Deeee-lish! Fun Fact: In Piedmont, they say that you can drink your Barbera whilst you're waiting for your Nebbiolo to be ready! We think this is a backhanded compliment to the joys of Barbera, and you can damn well drink it anytime you please!