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Barba

Barba produces Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from the rolling hills of central Italy's Abruzzo region, where the Montepulciano grape finds its most expressive terroir. The winery's flagship Montepulciano d'Abruzzo anchors its portfolio, joined by two single-vineyard expressions: I Vasari Old Vines and Vignafranca. Each wine reflects the character of Montepulciano—a variety known for dark fruit, earthy minerality, and structured tannins—filtered through the specific conditions of its vineyard site. Abruzzo's continental climate and limestone-rich soils shape wines of depth and precision. Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Falstaff, and Wine Spectator have all assessed Barba's releases, with the flagship bottling earning particular recognition among prestige critics.

Critics

Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Falstaff, Wine Spectator

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