The Scarzello family had been tending vines for many generations before they launched their own label in 1978. The dynamic and dashing Federico who holds a degree from the prestigious Scuola Enologica di Alba, took over in 1998 and, believe it or not, works in concert with both his wife and mother! Barbera was the first wine he produced and the one which he believes perfectly expresses the characters of Langa terroir. Hand-selected and harvested in early October, the bunches macerate and ferment in stainless steel tank for about 25 days followed by a year of aging in 600-liter French oak barrels and another year in bottle before release. It’s a clean, structured and balanced, medium-to-full-bodied red, with ripe red and black berry flavors, good acidity and a firm dry finish with moderate tannin. It's a perfect pairing for tomato based pastas, cured meats, or duck sausages.