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Wine Advocate 88 points

“Typical of a wine from a northerly climate, the 2009 Monferrato Chiaretto Berro’ from Maccario emerges from the glass with a high-toned bouquet that leads to a rush of fresh strawberries. Clean, mineral notes balance the finish. This is one of the more unusual rosés readers will come across but the balance is beyond reproach. The Monferrato Chiaretto Berro’ is 85% Barbera and 15% Freisa. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2011.”

Antonio Galloni

"A delicious blend of Barbera and Freisa make up this fruitful rosato from Italy.  A vivd magenta color with floral aromatics.  An assortment of fresh strawberry, raspberry and cherry flavors.   Not too dry as some roses can be but does have nice structure with a clean crisp finish.   Enjoy as an apertif, with brunch, lunch or light dinner fare."  Mike, LCW

Winemaker Notes

The Maccario family has been a Barbera expert for years. The latest addition to their Asti-area wines includes this charming Barbera Rosato blended with 15% Freisa for an extra touch of spice and structure.

An enticing fuchsia color and loaded with bright cherry and strawberry flavors, this represents everything Pico Maccario stands for: refreshment, purity of flavor and great value

Pico Maccario, a dedicated Barbera specialist, is found on the hills of Mombaruzzo in the Asti DOCG at an average altitude of 180 meters. Comprising one single, contiguous parcel, their vineyard covers 70 hectares and is the largest solely-owned vineyard in Piedmont. Within the 70 hectares, there are some 315,000 vines capped at the end of each row by one of the approximately 4,500 red rose bushes on the property. It is no surprise that the rose is part of the winery’s emblem. Out of the 70 hectares, 55 are planted to Barbera.

The estate boasts state-of-the-art equipment, including stainless-steel tanks that have computerized controls for monitoring temperature and all stages of fermentation. The soils of Mombaruzzo are primarily clay, which impart full body and a silky texture to the wines. Both wines are aged exclusively in stainless-steel tanks to preserve the freshest fruit flavors. The name of the entry-level Barbera, Berró, means “I will drink,” and refers to the wine’s easy-drinking, crowd-pleasing purity. Lavignone is named after one of the 18th-century farmhouses located on the property. Its velvety mouthfeel and bright cherry and blueberry flavors come at a remarkably advantageous price point, one rarely seen for Barbera of this quality in this day and age, offering great value.