Vintage Barbera d’Alba DOC
On the nose, intense aromas of mature red fruits dominate, with notes of blackberry and prune.
On the palate it is a full-bodied wine. Its color is a lively, full ruby red. Delicate tannins.
Pairings: richly-flavored dishes, especially first courses with flavorful sauces, both red and white meats, cheeses, and charcuterie.
Serving temperature: 18 °C
Vineyard
Township: Alba
Grape variety: 100% barbera
Harvest: manually
Winemaking
After stalk removal, the fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature (about 30°C) in stainless steel tanks. The maceration lasts for about 12 days.
Refinement: in Slavonian oak barrels for about 10 months, then in the bottle for several months.
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast 2015 — 89
Guide Wine Enthusiast
Score 89
Publish Year 2015
Vintage 2013