The 2013 Barbera d'Alba Quattro Fratelli is a very pretty expression of the grape that would make a perfect companion to cheese platters or fried mozzarella sticks. It offers a large dose of plump, ripe, red cherry fruit backed by crisp acidity that is characteristic of this grape. That freshness makes it a fitting partner to fatty foods or butter-based sauces. Contrary to those food pairing suggestions, this wine is never heavy or over-extracted. In fact, the mouthfeel shows tonic tension and soft structure.