Deep dark berry character with plums, chocolate and earthy undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with succulence to the savory blue fruit. Vivid acidity gives it freshness and crunch. Flavorful with a supple finish. Drink now.

A round, lush version, displaying black cherry, plum and accents of violet and earth. Balanced and succulent, with cleansing acidity on the aftertaste. Drink now through 2027. 12,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

This is a local favorite that I often see poured next to some sort of pasta dish at my go-to, low-key trattorie and pizzerie in Alba, Piedmont. The Fontanafredda 2019 Barbera d'Alba Raimonda delivers dark blackberry and tart plum. There is a good amount of acidity to keep it all fresh, and the wine proceeds over the palate with an easy and informal personality. There were about 144,000 bottles made.

This red is sleek and dense, displaying black cherry, blackberry and a hint of black pepper flavors. It's on the brawny side, with a lining of dusty tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 12,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Alba Select to Add

The Fontanafredda 2018 Barbera d'Alba Raimonda opens to rich and saturated tones of sweet, plummy black fruit. You get blackberries and fresh prunes with touches of spice, tar and tobacco all applied in careful measure. The wine's main message regards the easy and approachable freshness of the fruit. There is a point of sweet plum on the close. You'll notice that the natural acidity of the grape is very well contained in this Barbera. Some 12,000 12-bottle cases were released.