For centuries Barbera was the workhorse. 'Vino del popolo'—the everyday red poured in farmhouse kitchens while the aristocracy fussed over late-ripening Nebbiolo. Planted in the cool, overlooked corners nobody else wanted. Turns out, these guys were onto something: all that bright, mouth-watering acidity and easy generosity makes Barbera the bottle to back. There's a Barbera for every occasion—here are some from the collection for you to try.