Barbera del Monferrato Tenuta Migliavacca 2025

The Barbera del Monferrato from Tenuta Migliavacca is produced in Piedmont at San Giorgio Monferrato in the province of Alessandria. Enrico Brezza purchased a noble villa in 1921 on the first hills of Monferrato with about 7 hectares of land attached; in the 1930s, this estate was transformed by his son Luigi into a true winery, thanks to the first hectares cultivated with vines. In the mid-1960s, it was Luigi who expanded production to about 35 hectares of cultivated land, being one of the first to adopt the biodynamic cultivation regime and becoming a reference point for those close to his work philosophy. Today, it is Francesco who carries on the family tradition: the project remains to perpetuate the work started by grandfather Enrico, making it future-oriented.

The grapes for the Barbera del Monferrato from Tenuta Migliavacca come from lands that currently extend for about 50 hectares, also divided into hay and cereal crops. Tenuta Migliavacca has also invested heavily in cattle breeding, in order to transform agricultural production into organic matter that could become fertilizer for the soil, giving rise to a new vital cycle. The presence of limestone in the subsoil is characteristic of this area, giving rise to wines with a strong character. The grape harvest is manual; in the winery, destemming and crushing take place, spontaneous fermentation in oak barrels, and a maceration on the skins for about 15 days. It ages in wood for about 12 months.

The Barbera del Monferrato from Tenuta Migliavacca presents itself in the glass as an intense ruby red. The aromas recall dark berry fruits such as blackberry, marasca, and notes of rose petals. The palate is embraced by a full-bodied structure, seductive with an important final freshness and well-integrated tannins, and a pleasant drinkability. It pairs perfectly with cured meats, cuts of red meat typical of the Piedmontese tradition cooked on the grill or braised; the unusual pairing with smoked salmon and salted anchovies is also surprising. A product to be kept in the cellar for toasts during family celebrations or on the festive table to enjoy in the glass a wine ambassador of the authentic flavors and aromas of its production land.