At a glance

Producer

Tenuta Reverdito

Region

Barbera d'Alba DOC, Piedmont, Italy

Grape variety

Barbera

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$17-25 USD

Tasting profile

Ripe red cherry, wild strawberry, plum, dried flowers, fresh earth, subtle spice, vibrant acidity. Tannins are supple, fruit is a touch softened.

Evolution: Primary red fruits evolve toward dried berry and faint prune, with increased earthiness, forest floor, and savory notes.

At peak: During peak offered fresher fruit, vibrant acid, and slightly firmer tannin; now the balance favors tertiary, earthy nuance.

Structure

Acidity

Elevated, fresh

Tannins

Supple, low to moderate

Alcohol

13.5-14% ABV (typical for Barbera d'Alba)

Aging potential

Moderate (most Barbera meant for 5-8 years aging; this is at the upper end now)

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2019 to 2022

Optimal window

2018 to 2024

Current status

drinking well, in mature phase

Current condition

At peak or just past peak; still enjoyable but advisable to drink soon as tertiary notes develop.

Barbera d'Alba is typically not an ultra-age-worthy wine style. Quality producers like Tenuta Reverdito can support 6-8 years of aging if well cellared thanks to Barbera's high acidity, but 2016s are now cresting or just past their optimal plateau. Drink up for best enjoyment.

Food pairing

Perfect with rich pasta (especially ragù), roasted pork, grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto, pizza, or hard cheeses like Grana Padano.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — Gentle aeration enhances fading fruit and integrates any volatile elements as the wine matures.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Family estate with strong commitment to sustainable vineyard practices: limited use of herbicides and pesticides, grass cover crops in vineyard, manual harvest, minimal intervention in the cellar. Focus on indigenous yeast fermentation.

Tenuta Reverdito operates as a small family estate in La Morra, Piedmont, and is known for sustainable, low-intervention farming, though it lacks formal organic, biodynamic, or sustainability certifications as of 2016. Vineyard management avoids systemic herbicides and uses hand cultivation where possible. No confirmed solar energy or recycled packaging initiatives. For European customers drinking locally, carbon footprint is lower, but exports add to impact. Overall, the absence of third-party certification keeps the score in the moderate range despite fairly responsible practices.