# Barbera d'Alba (Bera)

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

- **Producer:** Bera
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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