2010 Vietti Barbera d'Alba

We drank this 2010 Vietti Barbera d'Alba last night with a hearty spaghetti. Very dark purple in color, it was a great balance between a mouthfull of fruit with balanced acidity and a little spiciness at the finish.
We are huge fans of Vietti, having previously had their 2009 Roero Arneis and 2009 Barbera d'Asti. The barberas are a good value in the $20.00 neighborhood and therefore are wonderful pairings with comfort foods like pizza and spaghetti, without breaking the bank. We also like the whimsical artwork that identifies each wine.
Here is more information about the Currado family, who make the Vietti wines written by Elin McCoy.