Barbera is one of the most widespread red grape varieties in Italy, with a particular concentration in Piedmont, where it covers more than a third of the area under vine. The first evidence of its cultivation dates back to the 13th century in Monferrato. In addition to Piedmont, it is also found in Lombardy (Oltrepò Pavese), Emilia-Romagna and in small quantities in other Italian regions and abroad, such as California and Argentina. The wine made from it is intense, with a good freshness and great versatility: it can be produced in young, lively versions or in ageing, where it develops a more complex structure.