# Barbera d'Alba Lavagna (Rapalino)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Rapalino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rapalino.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/barbera-d-alba-lavagna).

- **Producer:** Rapalino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Cru / vineyard:** Lavagna
- **Production area:** Neviglie
- **Soil:** Hard, clayey-calcareous soil
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Harvest:** Mid-September
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyards with a slope of 40% or more
- **Vinification:** Short maceration to preserve freshness and fruit; alcoholic fermentation of about 10 days at a maximum of 28 °C. 6 to 8 months in steel tanks. 15% alcohol.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Still red from Barbera grown at Neviglie, rested 6 to 8 months in steel. Carries the Sorì Eroici (Heroic Sorì) recognition.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red, with a sweet nose of cherry and marasca cherry; fresh and slightly spicy on the palate, very fragrant and easy to drink.

## Food pairings

Excellent with dishes of salt-preserved or salt-baked fish.