Here's another food-friendly alternative from beautiful Piedmont. The Rizzi 2021 Barbera d'Alba opens to an inky dark appearance with thickly concentrated flavors of cherry liqueur, crème de cassis and black plum. The wine is textured and layered with soft fruit flavors. It ends with a spot of freshness, but the acidity is balanced against the sweetness of the fruit. This wine sees a brief six months in oak followed by a slow 16 months in cement to relax and integrate. Some 13,700 bottles will hit the market in September.