The 2020 Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne uses a portion of fruit from the ancient La Crena vineyard with vines planted in 1932. The rest of the fruit comes from the Agliano area of Asti (in the Nizza wine growing area). This is a ripe expression with dried prune and sweet raisin. The heat of the vintage is transmitted through the baked and sweet-smelling aromas present here. It shows a high 15% alcohol content and a rich, velvety texture. Production is 35,000 bottles.

With an ample 35,000 bottles made, the Vietti 2019 Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne is a bright and informal red wine made from some of the same vineyard sites that provide fruit for the La Cerna. This more accessible expression shows lots of dark cherry and blackberry that just sits there, pretty in the glass. There is a soft sweetness or creaminess to the fruit that ultimately caresses the palate.

With an ample 35,000 bottles made, the Vietti 2018 Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne is a bright and informal red wine made from some of the same vineyard sites that provide fruit for the La Cerna. This more accessible expression shows lots of dark cherry and blackberry that just sits there, pretty in the glass. There is a soft sweetness or creaminess to the fruit that ultimately caresses the palate.

High-toned black currant, black cherry and violet aromas and flavors are accented by vanilla and toast notes in this suave red. Supple and intense, with a lingering aftertaste of dark fruit, licorice and spice. Drink now through 2024. 6,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barbera d'Asti Select to Add

Despite the deep concentration and richness of the 2017 Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne, the freshness is still there. The three vineyard parcels Vietti farms in Asti go into this wine of impressive depth. Yes, this was one of the hottest vintages in a decade for Barbera d'Asti, but it still shows more acidity than the estate’s Barbera d'Alba. This wine is rustic and raw with plenty of structure. Originally planted in 1932 and 1935, they bought these vineyards in 1995 and replanted many in 1996, with fruit from the old vines going into their special La Crena selection. Some 35,000 bottles were made.