Barbera d’Alba D.O.C. Superiore
The highest expression of our barbera grapes
Initiative, experience and passion for this variety pushed us to produce this Barbera d’Alba trying to reveal its different expressions, always respecting tradition.
Initiative, experience and passion for this variety pushed us to produce this Barbera d’Alba trying to reveal its different expressions, always respecting tradition.
Denomination: Barbera d’Alba D.O.C. Superiore.
Grape variety: 100% Barbera.
Refining: 12-month refining before bottling, whereof at least 4 months spent in oak barriques.
Winemaker’s note
Good and intense ruby red colour with a persuasive nose, an intense perfume of damsons and chocolate. On the palate it has great concentration and intensity, with very ripe and plummy fruit and lovely balance between supple tannins and youthful acidity.
Food pairing
Mushroom risotto, roast and grilled red meat, cheese.
Cellar life: 8 years.
This is the most popular vine variety in Piedmont, both for surface and for soil type, famous for its strength and productivity.