Barbera 'Brich', DOC Piemonte

Brich is a wonderful Barbera, grown on the hills of Montferrato in Piemonte.  On the palate, the wine feels free and natural, fresh with crunchy black fruit, full-bodied and richly layered with juicy cherry and blueberry ending with elegant, earthy notes. Today, this beautiful, organically farmed estate, has 20-ha of vineyards set on rolling hills, a large orchard, a working farm, which is surrounded by ancient forest. This is a collaboration between Gianluca Ravizza of Cascina Gaia and Eric Narioo (Vino di Anna) in hilly Monferrato region of Piedmont. The land was originally solely an orchard, producing gorgeous apples and stone fruits, surrounded by ancient woods. A decade ago Gianluca purchased some neighbouring vineyards, while some apple trees were replaced with plantings of native Montferrato grapes.