Marco Bonfante 2020 Barbera d'Asti "La Stella", Piedmont, Italy

The Bonfante family has been making wine in the Asti province of Piedmont for 8 generations and siblings Marco and Micaela started the Marco Bonfante winery in 2000 when their father died and his winery was divided.  Their Barbera is packed with ripe currants, blackberries and dark red fruits but the grape's natural acidity keeps the wine light on the palate with freshness and vibrancy.   A short aging in used oak barrels adds a little tannic structure and hints of spice to help balance the ripe fruit from a warm vintage.