# Barbera d'Alba (Azienda Agricola Francesco Rosso)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Azienda Agricola Francesco Rosso](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/azienda-agricola-francesco-rosso.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/azienda-agricola-francesco-rosso-barbera-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola Francesco Rosso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Santo Stefano Roero
- **Soil:** Sandy, calcareous
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** October, manual harvest in crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted in 2000
- **Vinification:** Vinified and aged only in stainless steel, fermented at around 25 C for 20 days with malolactic fermentation, minimum 6 months in bottle before release.
- **Storage:** Aging potential: 15 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A stainless steel only Barbera d'Alba DOC from 100% estate grown Barbera, aged only in steel with a minimum of 6 months in bottle.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red. Fruity aromas of plum and blackberry on the nose. Fresh, full and persistent on the palate, very well balanced.

## Food pairings

Excellent with meat and pasta.