Wines Barbera d'Alba Domenico Clerico - Trevigne - 2019

Domenico Clerico’s Barbera d’Alba Cuvée Trevigne 2019 is a red wine that exemplifies the vibrant style for which Barbera is renowned in Piedmont. The Cuvée Trevigne label hints at a careful selection of grapes, potentially from several prized vineyard sites, helping to enhance the wine’s complexity and character. While exact vinification details can vary, Barbera d’Alba is typically appreciated for its expressive fruit, lively acidity, and moderate tannins. The 2019 vintage in Piedmont was notably favourable, marked by a long, balanced growing season which allowed grapes to ripen beautifully, resulting in wines that express both depth and freshness.

The Barbera d’Alba appellation sits in the heart of Piedmont, a region revered for its rolling hills, ancient winemaking traditions, and diverse terroirs. The local climate is generally continental, with warm summers and cool autumns, encouraging slow, steady ripening of the grapes which builds aromatic complexity and preserves vital acidity. Soils here are often a mix of calcareous marl and clay, lending both structure and finesse to the region’s wines. Barbera thrives in these conditions, rewarding attentive growers with wines that are wonderfully food-friendly and expressive of place.

A wine such as this, with its juicy red berry profile, bright acidity and modest tannin structure, is wonderfully versatile at the table. It will pair beautifully with classic Piedmontese dishes such as tajarin al ragù, vitello tonnato, or a rich mushroom risotto. Its freshness cuts beautifully through richer meats, such as slow-braised beef or pork, and will also respond well to tomato-based dishes or aged cheeses. The wine’s balance means it can also accompany Mediterranean flavours with ease; try it with roasted aubergine or herb-roasted chicken.

For optimal enjoyment, this Barbera d’Alba should be served slightly cool, at around 16-18°C, to best showcase its fruit and lively acidity. Decanting for 30 minutes prior to serving can help the wine open up, revealing greater aromatic depth and complexity.