Barbera wine is still one of the best deals in 2025, especially with prices of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir going through the roof. The Barbera wine grape grows well in the Italian Wine region of Piemonte, particularly in Barbera d’Alba, Barbera d’Asti, and DOCg Nizza, a former subzone of Barbera d’Asti. The best Barbera wines can age for decades, yielding Italian wine almost as complex as any Nebbiolo from Barolo or Barbesco.
In this video, Certified Sommelier John Alanis makes Barbera wine easy, then opens and reacts to a 24 year old bottle from Nizza DOCg, certainly one of the best Barbera wines.
