• Barbera,  Exceptional Red

    Exceptional Red

    2011 Barbera d’Asti Lavignone Not wanting to pound down some beers while watching the Super Bowl, I was looking for an exceptional red that could go well with a variety of homemade “Tapas”.  Dishes from shrimp to beef empanadas with spicy sauce, Voilá! I came across 2011 Barbera d’Asti Lavignone from the Pico Maccario Winery, who have a real passion for Barbera.  The winery is currently run by 2 Brothers, Pico & Vitaliano.  Their grandfather, Carlo Maccario, created the winery and it bears the name of the first-born son, Pico, according to the traditions of the Piedmont region (area in Northwest Italy, near Mediterranean coast).  The Pico Maccario Winery, located…