Bava 'Pianoalto' - Barbera Superiore - Nizza DOCG

This 2018 Barbera wine hails from Nizza, Piedmont, Italy. The Bava family has a long - standing winemaking heritage, growing grapes in Northern Italy since 1600 and building their first cellar in 1911. Over six generations, they've crafted 100 different wine vintages. On their 50 - hectare estate, they practice sustainable viticulture, using natural fertilizers and reusing rainwater to minimize environmental impact. They cultivate different grape varieties in optimal vineyard locations to get the best fruit. This 100% Barbera is sourced from old vines in the Pianoalto estate and aged for 18 months in wooden vats. It offers delicious notes of ripe currant, pepper, and tobacco. It pairs perfectly with red pasta dishes or hearty game like venison.

When you're ready to enjoy this Bava Barbera Superiore, first, let it breathe for about 30 minutes after opening. This helps bring out its full flavors. Pour it into a standard wine glass, and take your time to savor the aroma of ripe currants, pepper, and tobacco. You can serve it at a cool room temperature, around 60 - 64°F. As for food pairings, red pasta dishes are a classic choice, and a hearty game like venison goes really well with it. After opening, if you don't finish the bottle, cork it tightly and store it in the fridge. It should stay good for a couple of days. But remember, the sooner you drink it, the better the taste.