Red
Barbera d'Alba
By Podere Gagliassi, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
Unoaked, fruit-led Barbera from the Pian Romualdo hill in Monforte d'Alba, made to drink within 3 to 6 years.
Tasting notes
Intense, brilliant ruby red. Cherry, fresh plum, blackberry and violet, with pink pepper and a mineral touch. Fresh, harmonious and juicy, with typical Barbera acidity, soft tannins and a fruity, persistent finish.
Pairs well with
White meats, cured meats and Piedmontese dishes.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Production area
- Pian Romualdo hill, Monforte d'Alba; 400-450 m above sea level
- Harvest
- Manual, end of September/October
- Vineyard planting
- Barbera on the less steep part of the Pian Romualdo land with more developed soil
- Vinification
- Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks; aged in steel and bottle, no wood. 14.5% vol.
- Serving temperature
- 17-18 °C
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