Barbera
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pasta with rich meat ragù, wood-fired sausage pizza, roasted pork loin
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1972 by Al Scheid, Scheid Vineyards is a pioneer of winegrowing in California's Monterey County, operating family-owned estate vineyards that span a diverse 70-mile corridor along the Salinas Valley. Today, under the guidance of the Scheid family, the winery is globally recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, with its state-of-the-art estate winery in Greenfield being 100% powered by wind energy. Utilizing these diverse microclimates, Scheid crafts an impressive portfolio of estate-grown wines, ranging from elegant cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to robust, structured reds like their signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Appassimento, and Claret Reserve. Address: 1972 Hobson Ave, Greenfield, CA 93927, United States. Website: https://www.scheidvineyards.com