Growing Conditions

Barbera is one of the foundation grapes of the Piedmont region in Italy, and has a history in California spanning over 100 years. The bright fruit, hinting of plums, lively spiciness and crisp acidity make this an extremely versatile food wine. The grapes for our Barbera are sourced from the Dorn Vineyard located on a gravelly bench overlooking the Big Valley of Clear Lake at about 1500 feet elevation and Shannon Ridge vineyards located in the beautiful High Valley appellation of Lake County.