Red

Barbera d'Alba

By Bera, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Bera Barbera d'Alba

Well-structured Barbera d'Alba from vineyards in Neviglie and Neive, kept in tank and rested 6 months in bottle. 13.5% vol.

Tasting notes

Colour: deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Nose: intense fruit of currant and blackberry, with a hint of vanilla. Palate: dry, pleasantly acidic and very savoury, enveloping and well structured.

Pairs well with

Cured meats, roast and boiled red meats, well-aged cheeses; not too elaborate dishes (starters and first courses)

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Grape
Barbera
Production area
Vineyards in the communes of Neviglie and Neive
Soil
Rich in sand and calcareous clay
Exposure
East, south and west
Harvest
End of September
Vineyard planting
About 4,900 vines per hectare, Guyot
Vinification
Destemmed and crushed, then fermented for a week at 25 to 30 C. The wine is racked and decanted several times and stays in tank until the following summer, when malolactic fermentation is finished. It is bottled and rests 6 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
Fresh, 17 to 18 C

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