Barbera, G.D. Vajra, 'Barbera d'Alba', 2023, Italy

Tasted September 2025: Bright, juicy fruit with the variety’s trademark lift. Not too dry; supple and versatile at table. Good.

The Barbera grape is one of Italy’s most widely planted red grape varieties.

Piedmont is its spiritual home, producing the best examples.

This bottle from G.D. Vajra is a fine example: explosive and super-pure, this is a terrific expression of the Barbera grape and it is drinking NOW! With gorgeous balance and brimming with fruit, this is a fabulous wine with boundless energy and positivity.