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