Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne

The Vibrant, Gastronomic Soul of Piedmont

Experience the high-toned, electric energy of northern Italian viticulture with Vietti "Tre Vigne" Barbera d'Asti DOCG. Crafted by the legendary Vietti estate—a historic powerhouse based in the medieval village of Castiglione Falletto that has been shaping the landscape of Piedmont since the 19th century—this exceptional red wine celebrates the region's true everyday champion. While Nebbiolo rules the cellars with its brooding tannins and decades-long aging requirements, Barbera is the grape that locals actually drink with dinner. Vietti’s "Tre Vigne" bottling sets the gold standard for the varietal, delivering an uncompromised balance of punchy, vibrant fruit and food-loving acidity.

The architectural brilliantness of Tre Vigne lies in its thoughtful sub-appellation sourcing. The name "Tre Vigne" (traditionally representing three select old-vine parcels, though recently adapted by the estate as Trevìe) draws its soul primarily from premier, limestone- and clay-rich blocks in Agliano Terme—including vines that feed Vietti's prestigious, single-vineyard La Crena bottling—alongside other historic hillsides around Asti.

Winemaker engineered, the hand-harvested fruit undergoes a cold pre-fermentative maceration before fermenting in stainless steel tanks for roughly two weeks. To beautifully tame Barbera's naturally intense, structural acidity, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in oak barriques before being aged for approximately 12 months in a combination of French barriques, large traditional Slovenian oak casks, and steel tanks, yielding a seamless, silky framework.

Taste Profile & Pairings

• The Profile: Radiant, luminous ruby-red in the glass. It commands a perfectly balanced, medium body, an incredibly juicy, bright mouthfeel, and famously soft, supple tannins driven by a refreshing spine of classic Italian acidity that wakes up the palate instantly.

• Flavor Highlights: An expressive, perfume-forward nose of sour red cherries, dark plums, and candied violets opens gracefully, beautifully accented by underlying hints of vanilla pod, hazelnut, crushed rocks, and sweet baking spices. The palate mirrors the nose, flooding the mouth with layers of juicy blackberries, raspberry coulis, and a touch of dark cocoa.

• The Finish: Remarkably clean, dry, and persistent, fading with an appetizing trace of savory herbs, bitter chocolate, and a bright red-cherry snap.

• Perfect Food Pairings: This is the ultimate, multi-tool food wine. Its crisp acidity and low tannins cut beautifully through rich fats, making it a legendary partner for pasta bolognese, wood-fired mushroom pizzas, veal scallopini, roasted pork chops, and hearty tomato-based stews. It is equally sensational alongside simple antipasti platters or fontina cheese paninis.

• Serving Suggestion: To let its complex herbal and floral aromatics fully bloom without letting the acidity take over, serve this energetic red at a slight cellar chill (around 60°F–62°F).

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle

• Region: Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont, Northwest Italy

• Wine Type: Dry Red Wine

• Grape Variety: 100% Barbera

• Winemaking Pedigree: Produced by the historic Vietti Estate

• Maturation: ~12 Months in a split mix of French Barriques, Slovenian Oak Casks, and Steel

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): ~14.0%–14.5% (Depending on vintage)

The definitive Italian table companion. By pairing the limestone-rich hills of Asti with traditional, old-world large-barrel aging, Vietti Tre Vigne Barbera over-delivers a racy, bright-fruited tasting experience, serving as a magnificent centerpiece for family pasta nights, weekend dinner parties, or a proud staple in any fine Italian wine collection.