Scarpetta 2019 Barbera del Monferrato

Scarpetta is a Friuli-inspired concept founded by award-winning chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson and Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey in collaboration with renowned oenologists Christian Patat (Ronco del Gnemiz, Miani), Fabrizio Iuli (Iuli), and Michael Schmelzer (Monte Bonardi) that delivers outstanding quality at everyday prices. Wines are produced with small family growers and wineries in Friuli, Tuscany, Monferrato and Emilia, many of whom farm organically or biodynamically, using no chemical pesticides or herbicides.

A collaboration with Fabrizio Iulli in Monferrato Piemonte who farms biodynamically, created this Barbera. Monferrato is the birthplace of Barbera. While it is made in other spots in Piemonte, it is here where Barbera shows the balance of fruit and acidity. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral oak and cement vats. This biodynamic Barbera shows aromas of crushed berries and plums intermixed with aromas of earth and porcini mushrooms. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied with bright acidity and low tannins, yet wonderfully balanced.