Vietti Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti 2020
Although it is grown around the world, Barbera of northwestern Italy's Piedmont are among the best and certainly defines the varietal. The chummiest friend-for-life out of the Piemontese family, Barbera is the first to explain what Piedmont’s all about and it does this so effortlessly you wonder at its breadth of expression and its humble talents. This red ripens late but for good reason; it is known for its sought after high acidity, a lovely fruity fragrance, mild tannins, and rich colour. As you might expect, styles often vary depending on the place they’re grown. With Alba and neighboring Asti producing many of the most compelling Barbera, the south of Piedmont has become the destination and spiritual center for Barbera devotees the world over. For years, Barbera was seen as the milder little brother to the brooding Barolo wine made from the opaque and severe Nebbiolo variety. No longer the case, Barbera is now the apple of many an eye for its delightful hue, pert structure and saturating scents.
Food Pairings
Tomato sauces on pasta or pizza especially spicy or meaty. Barbecued anything especially ribs and chicken. Burgers and brats.
Where to find this wine
Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage
Mgm - West Bloomington
Bloomington
952-888-9421
Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063
Lunds & Byerlys - Burnsville
Burnsville
952-892-5600
Edina # 2 - York/southdale
Edina
952-903-5730
Edina # 3 - Vernon/grandview
Edina
952-903-5740
Sunfish Cellars
Lilydale
651-552-5955
Mendota Liquor Barrel
Mendota Heights
651-687-9252
Violet Wine
Minneapolis
612-423-4392
Hennepin-lake Liquors
Minneapolis
612-825-4411
Surdyk's
Minneapolis
612-379-3232
South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811
Greenway Liquors
Minneapolis
612-871-3727
The Wine Shop
Minnetonka
952-988-9463
Haskell's - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-544-4456
Spirits Of Nisswa
Nisswa
218-963-7488
Liquor Boy
Saint Louis Park
952-512-2200
Scott's Liquor
Saint Paul
651-690-4434
Thomas Liquor
Saint Paul
651-699-1860
Dabbler Depot
Saint Paul
651-802-2112
Perrier - St Paul
Saint Paul
651-227-6563
Haskell's - Stillwater
Stillwater
651-439-3399
Wayzata Wines & Spirits
Wayzata
952-473-7191
Cotroneo's Wine & Spirits
White Bear Lake
848-391-6064