Barbera d'Alba Superiore Campii Raudii, Olivero Mario (75cl)

The Barbera Superiore Campii Raudii takes its name from a Roman battle in 101 BC.

Obtained from grapes grown in an organically cultivated small vineyard at Bricco Rivoli in Alba, at 320 meters above sea level, this Barbera is designed for long ageing, reflecting a patient winemaking process that includes natural fermentation, extended skin maceration, and prolonged ageing in both oak and bottle. After fermentation, the wine is matured in 40% old barriques, 30% one-year-old barriques, and 30% two-year-old barriques for 15–18 months before bottling, with an annual production of only 3,000 bottles.

Barbera Superiore Campii Raudii shows a deep ruby red color with garnet highlights and an intense bouquet featuring blackberry overtones, complemented by notes of toasted coffee, tobacco, ink, and spice. On the palate, it is warm and rich, finishing with a pleasantly tannic structure balanced by natural acidity and oak ageing. This is a big but elegant Barbera d'Alba, a complex red wine with a long, persistent finish.

This Barbera pairs perfectly with barbecues, hearty red meats, and game, and accompany beautifully mature hard and soft cheeses, as well as blue cheeses.

Olivero Mario is a small, family-run winery based in the heart of Roddi, within the Barolo DOCG. Among the wines produced by the estate, the Barolo stands out, crafted in two expressions from the La Morra area, including one from the smallest Barolo cru. Founded in 2003 by Lorenzo Olivero alongside his father Mario, the winery embodies their shared passion for crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines from native grape varieties, where tradition and thoughtful winemaking come together with a deep respect for the land.

At the centre of their work is the vineyards, organically cultivated, where every step of the winemaking process is handled with attentive care and artisanal precision. Rather than relying on elaborate machinery, Lorenzo focuses on essential practices — gentle fermentation with natural yeasts, careful temperature and hygiene control and attentive ageing — allowing the character of each vineyard and grape to shine through.

Olivero Mario cultivates about 6 hectares of vineyards scattered around Roddi, La Morra, Alba and Rodello, producing around 30,000 bottles a year. From pruning to harvest, Lorenzo personally oversees the vineyards using low-impact natural viticulture: no herbicides, organic soil care and carefully timed phytosanitary treatments that safeguard both vine health and the surrounding environment.

The results are wines that express both the identity of the Langhe and the family’s commitment to sustainability, craft and authenticity.