# Barbera d'Alba (Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/principiano-giuseppe-e-francesco.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/barbera-d-alba-3).

- **Producer:** Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Vineyards in the communes of Monforte d'Alba and Serralunga d'Alba
- **Soil:** Clay-limestone
- **Exposure:** South-west, east
- **Harvest:** By hand, last ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Classic Guyot, 300 to 400 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Emerged-cap fermentation in steel tanks with 9 to 12 days of skin maceration; malolactic fermentation at the end of fermentation. About 8 months in stainless steel, then bottle. Alcohol 13.0% to 14.5% vol depending on vintage.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A fruity, fresh Barbera from Monforte and Serralunga vineyards, aged about 8 months in stainless steel.

## Tasting notes

Fruity aroma with notes of violet, plum and cherry. Fresh and full-bodied with a long finish and balanced acidity that makes it easy to drink.

## Food pairings

Big meat dishes, flavourful and spiced dishes.