Barbera
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pasta with rich meat ragù, wood-fired sausage pizza, roasted pork loin
✨ Technical Specifications
Scheid Vineyards' estate-grown Barbera is a brilliant expression of this classic Piedmontese grape thriving in the unique terroir of southern Monterey County, particularly the Hames Valley AVA. In this sheltered appellation, intense daytime heat is followed by dramatic evening cooling, allowing the Barbera grapes to develop rich, ripe dark fruit flavors while preserving their signature vibrant acidity. Scheid's winemaking team carefully ages the wine in oak barrels to soften the grape's naturally robust structure, adding subtle layers of toasted oak, vanilla, and spice. This creates a beautifully balanced, food-friendly red wine that bridges Old World rustic charm with New World fruit intensity.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1972 by Al Scheid, Scheid Vineyards is a pioneering wine estate nestled in the heart of Monterey County's Salinas Valley in California. Over five decades, the family-owned operation has expanded across twelve distinct estate vineyards, leveraging the dramatic maritime cooling of the Monterey Bay to cultivate diverse grape varieties. Committed to forward-thinking stewardship, the winery is entirely powered by renewable wind energy and follows rigorous certified sustainable farming practices. Scheid Vineyards is celebrated for its diverse portfolio of vibrant white, red, and rosé wines, producing acclaimed varietal bottlings such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Albariño, and Barbera, alongside handcrafted cuvées like the Claret Reserve.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Barbera
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%