In the Monferrato region of Piedmont. The area provides an unmatched variety of local grapes to choose from, and in the hands of Alessandra Bodda of Tenuta La Pergola, we hit the jackpot. When blended togetherin this case, 50% Barbera, 30% Bonarda, with a splash each of Dolcetto and Freisathe sum cuve is much greater than any one of its parts, offering fruit, earth, acidity, and plenty of joy.