Lalu, Azienda Agricola 499, Barbera d'Alba, 2022
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Lalu is part of a new generation shaking up Barbera d'Alba, with a focus on organic farming, minimal intervention, and letting the grape’s natural verve shine. Sourced from estate vineyards and made with wild fermentations, minimal sulfur, and a light touch, the Azienda Agricola 499 cuvée feels like Barbera stripped down to its purest form.
The 2022 vintage is fresh and buoyant, bursting with aromas of sour cherry, wild strawberry, and a touch of violet. The palate is juicy and sleek, with Barbera’s signature high-toned acidity providing a zippy, food-friendly backbone. There’s a little earthy savor underneath the fruit, and a clean, mouthwatering finish that begs for another glass.
It’s a wine made for the table—unpretentious but full of life, perfect for everything from pasta night to pizza to roasted vegetables.
Pair with: spaghetti Bolognese, pizza Margherita, grilled sausages, or eggplant Parmesan.