Dal Zotto Barbera 2022 from Victoria’s King Valley is a vibrant, savoury Italian‑style red that feels purpose‑built for hearty food and weeknight comfort. This Dal Zotto Barbera 2022 opens with ripe plum and dark cherry alongside orange rind, spice and a little earthy, savoury lift that immediately screams bistro table red.

On the palate it’s all about freshness and flavour – juicy plum and dark berry fruit, baking spice and a fine herbal thread riding on naturally bright acidity. Barbera is low in tannin but high in acid, so the texture is supple and mouth‑watering rather than grippy, finishing long, savoury and energetic with a twist of spice. It’s the style you chill slightly in summer or pour generously by the glass all year round.

Food‑wise, this is a dream with rich Italian classics – think osso buco with creamy polenta, slow‑braised beef ragù, wood‑fired pizza or grilled sausages with rosemary and fennel. It also sings with mushroom pasta, roasted veg and hard cheeses, where that bright acidity cuts through richness and keeps everything feeling lifted and moreish on the table.