De Forville Barbera d’Alba 2024

De Forville, a staunchly traditional family estate that has been farming the hills of Barbaresco since the mid-19th century, crafts a Barbera that is as honest and vibrant as the landscape itself.

The 2024 vintage is a textbook example of why we love this grape. Sourced from 30-year-old vines across Barbaresco, Neive, and Alba—including the prized Ca’ Grosso cru—this wine avoids the stodginess of overly oaked examples. Instead, it offers a bright, deep ruby hue and a nose brimming with succulent blackberry, tart red cherry, and a whisper of forest floor.

On the palate, it’s all about energy. The signature Racy acidity cuts through a core of juicy dark fruit, balanced by incredibly soft, approachable tannins. It’s a versatile, food-friendly red that doesn’t demand a special occasion, though it certainly makes any weeknight dinner feel like one.