Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Damilano “Zero Sette” Barbera d’Asti 2023
Piemonte, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A surprisingly dark and polished expression of Barbera that completely overdelivers on texture and drinkability. While Barbera is often associated with bright acidity and lighter-bodied styles, this bottling leans deeper, smoother, and more structured without losing the grape’s vibrant core. A modern and incredibly approachable Piemonte red that can easily fool blind tasters at first glance.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe black cherry, plum, blackberry compote, and subtle blueberry notes dominate the profile, followed by hints of cocoa, sweet spice, soft vanilla, and delicate earthy undertones. The fruit feels generous and smooth, yet balanced enough to avoid becoming heavy or jammy.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with an excellent polished texture and silky mouthfeel. Very smooth tannins with Barbera’s naturally elevated acidity keeping the wine lively and fresh. The finish is persistent, rounded, and dangerously easy to revisit.

Food Pairings
Excellent with pasta Bolognese, mushroom risotto, grilled sausages, pizza with spicy salami, braised short ribs, or aged Pecorino cheeses.

Verdict
This bottle twists expectations in the best possible way. Richer, darker, and smoother than many traditional Barberas, yet still maintaining enough freshness and balance to remain highly enjoyable. A compelling modern Barbera that drinks incredibly well young.

Did You Know?
Barbera is one of Piemonte’s most planted grapes and naturally carries high acidity with low tannins, which is why producers often use careful oak aging or modern winemaking techniques to create richer, silkier expressions like this one.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is one of those wines that makes you pause mid-glass and go: “Wait… this is Barbera?” Smooth, polished, and very dangerously drinkable. Cheers! — 4 days ago

Martijn

8.9

@Kay Delectable this is Ca del Muera Barbera d’Asti Superiore. — a year ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2020 | Salassi Barbera d’Asti | dark colour, brown rim. Perfumed, juicy, civilized wine — 2 years ago

Richard Groves

8.9

Nice light and favorful-Auggie, Lloyd, Marko etc. — 5 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Vietti 😍😍😍 . Love all their wines. Depth of flavour and enjoyment... — 7 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2021 | dark colour, blackberry, plum, hint of violets. A rounded taste with spice. Beautiful balance. I like this wine that is a bit arrogant and playing hard to get. — 7 months ago

Shelly Murray

10

This was really nice, better than barbers d’asti? — 2 years ago

Lisa H

8.9

Village tavern. Very good. — 5 months ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.0

Nice Barbera. Good value at 20 bucks. Balanced and nice acidity. Restrained fruit. Made to be paired with food - pasta or savory appetizers. Yum. — 5 months ago

romo

10

Wine 6,000! 🎉 — a year ago