The Virna 2017 Barbera d'Alba La reveals its ripeness in the form of darkly saturated fruit and slightly sweet flavors. Barbera performs well in hot vintages, and although you do taste that extra pinch of summery sweetness, the wine maintains its crisp and cool acidic profile. That's exactly the quality that makes this grape such a popular choice at the local trattoria, whether served alongside pasta or a platter of mixed sausages off the grill. This interpretation is simple and straightforward, and at 10,000 bottles produced, you're getting very good quality at such a low price.