So many culinary dishes to enjoy with a glass of Barbera. David shares his favourite pairings for this versatile wine Barbera - deeply rooted in the hills of Piemonte - is one of Italy’s most food-friendly wines. With its vibrant acidity, soft tannins, and juicy red fruit notes, it complements a wide array of dishes, both traditional and international.

Is winemaking the romantic experience we all imagine—snipping bunches of grapes in golden sunlight, soaking in the scenery, and toasting the day’s work with friends? The reality is far more demanding.

Barbera reveals itself as passion for taste for David, offering a distinct profile — a perspective shaped by the unique climate, soils, and craftsmanship. the hope is that every bottle produced gives the person drinking it a lasting experience — something authentic, unforgettable, and rooted in where it came from.

Join David for an honest take on life in the wine industry in Italy When it comes to climate change, there’s no doubt about the global impact we’re already witnessing. But here in Piemonte - and more specifically at Tenuta Il Finale - the situation, for now, feels somewhat more tempered, thanks to a unique combination of vineyard location and local climatic conditions.

Fresh off recent awards and recognition, Luigi admits the early acclaim for Tenuta Il Finale’s first two vintages is deeply satisfying — not only for him, but for the whole team. “It’s good to get recognition from people knowledgeable about the sector,” he says. “Until now, our wines were mostly discussed among ourselves. This is the first time they’re being tasted and talked about outside of Castagnole delle Lanze — and that’s exciting. From here, it’s only going to get mor