One of Piemonte’s most loved wines is also one of the easiest to enjoy. Here’s what makes Barbera d’Asti special — without turning it into a wine lesson. If you spend enough time around Asti, sooner or later there will be a bottle of Barbera on the table. At lunch with friends. At a local restaurant. At a village festa. Beside a plate of pasta or something that has been cooking slowly for most of the afternoon. Here, Barbera doesn't feel like a wine that needs an occasion. It

Most advice about pairing wine with spicy food points in the same direction: choose an aromatic white, a sparkling wine or perhaps something with a little sweetness. There are good reasons for this. Chilli can make the alcohol in wine feel warmer and tannins more severe. A cool glass of Riesling or Gewürztraminer can soften that experience beautifully. But white wine is not the only possibility. Pairing red wine with spicy food can seem counter-intuitive, but the right style

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