The origins of the vines where the Barbera d'Asti is produced is very, very ancient, but the first documents which testify this date back only to some centuries ago. In one of these documentations, the Barbera is described as a 'powerful wine, which is also rather severe and rich with a delicious scent, and a taste which couples both strength and finesse.' As a matter of fact, this DOC is certainly one of the most appreciated in Italian oenology: is it famous for its ability of transmitting warmth, and for this reason it was chosen by the Savoy officers as a companion in military expeditions. The Barbera d'Asti is produced in the Rosso and Rosso Superiore versions, in many districts in the province of Asti and Alessandria.

Each label must carry a mention of the Controlled Denomination of Origin besides all the other indications foreseen by law, such as: The determined Region from which the product originates; Denomination of the product composed of the combination of the variety of the vine from which the wine originates and the geographic area in which that variety is cultivated; Nominal volume of the wine; Name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; Number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the closing system (cork or cap); Name of the Country; Indication of the batch; Ecological indications.