2023 Billy Button The Affable Barbera

Vibrant, juicy and utterly charming — Australia’s trophy-winning Barbera at its brilliant best

Trophy Winner | 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Alpine Valleys, VIC

$33 a bottle
The Affable Barbera • Billy Button • Alpine Valleys • Victoria

"The Affable — Billy Button’s trophy-winning Alpine Valleys Barbera. 95 points Halliday. Vibrant, juicy and utterly charming — Australia’s finest Barbera at its brilliant best at $33."

The Billy Button Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of Victoria’s most exciting producers of alternative and Italian varieties:

• The Alluring Tempranillo 2023 — 94pts Halliday. Bright, savoury and seductively smooth. $33.
• The Affable Barbera 2023 — Trophy Winner, 95pts Halliday. Vibrant, juicy and utterly charming. $33.

About Billy Button

Billy Button is one of Victoria’s most exciting and celebrated producers of alternative and Italian varieties — founded by Jo Marsh in the Alpine Valleys and King Valley regions of Victoria, known for producing wines of extraordinary quality, character and distinctive personality. ‘The Affable’ Barbera is one of Billy Button’s most celebrated and award-winning expressions — a Trophy Winner that perfectly captures the vibrant, juicy and utterly charming character that makes Barbera so beloved.

About Barbera

Barbera — Italy’s most food-friendly red variety, the backbone of Barbera d’Asti and Barbera d’Alba in Piedmont, celebrated for its bright acidity, vibrant red fruit character and the approachable, food-loving personality that makes it one of Italy’s most beloved and versatile varieties. In the Alpine Valleys’ cool-climate conditions, Barbera develops extraordinary vibrancy, freshness and the charming character that defines great ‘The Affable’.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright ruby-red with purple highlights and charming clarity.

Aroma:
Vibrant and affably expressive with:

• red cherries, strawberry and plum
• violet, spice and subtle earthiness
• hints of herbs and leather — the classic Barbera character expressed through Alpine Valleys cool-climate precision

Alpine Valleys Barbera of extraordinary aromatic vibrancy — the red cherry and strawberry character of premium Barbera beautifully integrated with the violet and spice complexity of Billy Button’s celebrated winemaking.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with bright acidity and silky tannins.
Expect layers of:

• red fruit, cherry and berry
• spice, earth and well-integrated oak
• the bright acidity and food-friendly charm that defines great Barbera

Finish:
Long and charming with persistent red fruit, bright acidity and friendly satisfaction.

Critical Acclaim

Trophy Winner

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: 100% Barbera
• Cuvée: The Affable
• Region: Alpine Valleys, VIC
• Producer: Billy Button
• Winemaker: Jo Marsh
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2029 (6–10 years)

Food Pairings

• Classic Italian pasta with tomato sauce
• Pizza margherita and casual Italian dining
• Grilled chicken with herbs and lemon
• Fresh mozzarella and Italian antipasti
• Charcuterie boards

Why We Love It

This is vibrant, juicy and utterly charming Alpine Valleys Barbera from one of Victoria’s most exciting and celebrated producers — Billy Button’s 2023 ‘The Affable’ Barbera, Trophy Winner and 95 points Halliday Wine Companion, Australia’s finest Barbera at its brilliant best.
At $33, it delivers outstanding Alpine Valleys Barbera character and exceptional value from Jo Marsh’s celebrated Italian variety program.

Vibrant, juicy and utterly charming — The Affable, by Billy Button.