# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore 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-superiore-2).

- **Producer:** Principiano Giuseppe e Francesco
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore 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 12 to 14 days of skin maceration; malolactic fermentation at the end of fermentation. About 18 months of ageing: 6 months in stainless steel and 12 months in tonneaux, then bottle. Alcohol 13.5% to 14.5% vol depending on vintage.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Barbera aged about 18 months, 12 of them in tonneaux, from Monforte and Serralunga vineyards.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Fragrant cherry and warm spice notes recalling vanilla and cocoa. Naturally powerful and full-bodied with a long finish and crisp acidity balanced by great structure.

## Food pairings

Big meat dishes, flavourful and spiced dishes, aged cheeses.