Lalù Barbera d’Alba 2023 arrives with frank Piedmontese charm. Made by Lalù in Alba this Barbera d’Alba channels limestone soils and careful canopy work to produce bright, honest fruit and purposeful winemaking that promises immediate drinking pleasure and enough structure for short term cellaring.

Ripe blackberry, sour cherry and plum open with violet notes and a brush of spice. The palate is juicy yet focused with lively acidity, fine tannins and a chalky mineral thread that extends the finish; Lalu Barbera d Alba, 2023 balances fruit intensity and savoury detail in a food friendly, crowd pleasing style.

Pair with slow roasted pork, mushroom ragù or a robust charcuterie board at a convivial table. Serve lightly chilled or at cool room temperature and decant briefly for immediate openness. Purchase a few bottles for weekly dinners or buy by the case for dependable Italian reds.