2023 Kaesler Barbera

APPEARANCE: Deep bright red.

BOUQUET: This Barbera opens with an nose of ripe red cherries, wild berries, and hints of violet, in the background there are subtle notes of spice and earth.

PALATE: On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and vibrant, with juicy acidity that gives lift and freshness to the fruit-forward core. Flavors of sour cherry, plum, and raspberry are complemented by a hint of anise. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, providing structure without overpowering the wine’s lively character. The finish is clean, tangy, and persistent, making it both food-friendly and immensely drinkable.

FOOD MATCH: Think Italian! Tomato-based pastas. Pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and cured meats. Risotto with mushrooms or sausage.

GRAPE VARIETY: Barbera

REGION: Barossa Valley

VINTAGE CONDITIONS: Due to La Nina conditions the Barossa region experienced one of its wettest & coolest Spring. This resulted in delayed budburst with the flow on effect on ripening and picking decisions, with Vintage being 3-4 weeks later than usual. Disease pressure was increased by the wet conditions and required diligent vineyard management. Although the season was challenging, our ongoing regenerative farming techniques have assisted with building resilient vines that continue to produce outstanding fruit. This was evident in the 2023 vintage with the winemakers talking about the wine being elegant and structured with depth and length of flavour.

ALCOHOL: 14%

At Kaesler we like to experiment with some non-traditional Barossa varieties that we know the consumer will love. Unlike some of our other wines, the Barbera speaks for itself as far as a name goes – it is exactly that, the variety Barbera, traditionally grown in Italy, but performs exceptionally well in Australia.