2024 Tenuta Olim Bauda 'La Villa' Barbera d'Asti

In the glass, this shows a deep ruby color with violet reflections. The nose opens with red and black cherry, fresh plum, and floral notes, supported by subtle spice from the grape’s natural profile. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and lively, carrying generous fruit—cherry, blackberry, and blueberry—lifted by bright acidity. A touch of earth and gentle herbal tones brings dimension. The finish is clean and persistent, driven by acidity and dark-berry notes with a faint savory edge.

Tenuta Olim Bauda is based in the countryside between Incisa Scapaccino and Nizza Monferrato in southeastern Piemonte. The property sits within one of Asti’s warmest pockets, an area defined by rolling hills, clay-limestone soils of marine origin, and exposures that make Barbera particularly successful. Though the estate name dates to the mid-20th century, the site itself appears in documents as early as 1220, marking it as one of the historically recognized boundary points between the local municipalities.