Barbera, Pozzo dell'Annunziata, 2021

Voerzio have long advocated for high quality Barbera. They own one of, if not the last, prime spots for Barbera in the Pozzo vineyard – which is now seen as Nebbiolo territory. To prove a point, they make this stunning Barbera in the same way as the Barolos to produce a savoury, complex wine – powerfully fruited and broad initially, before driving acidity meets ripe tannin, leading into a long, deep finish. Pozzo was the first vineyard that Voerzio planted himself at high density, back in 1990. That approach has since been rolled out across the estate. Aged in barrique and bottled only in magnums.