Silvio Morando produces a 2021 Barbera del Monferrato from Piedmont, Italy, using 100% Barbera grapes grown in clay-limestone soils. The wine is made from manually harvested grapes with selective sorting and undergoes long macerations, including numerous punch downs for optimal extraction. To emphasize the fruit and freshness, it is not aged in barrels. Barbera is a late-ripening and productive grape known for its high acidity, which it maintains even when fully ripe, making it ideal for warm climates. The vines are 70 years old. The wine showcases a ruby color with purple reflections, an aromatic profile of wild cherry and black ink, and a palate that is ample and round with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove, dominated by black cherry. It pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto, grilled beef, and seasonal vegetables.