# La Lena (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-la-lena).

- **Producer:** Bera
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Soil:** Rich in sand and calcareous clay
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** End of September
- **Vineyard planting:** About 5,900 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, then goes into barriques for about 15 months, and rests 6 months in bottle. The introduction of the same sheet says about 12 months in small French barrels.
- **Serving temperature:** Fresh, 17 to 18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera d'Alba named for Elena, matured in barriques. 14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red with garnet reflections. Nose: ripe fruit and a long, lightly vanilla-scented persistence. Palate: dry, savoury, pleasantly acidic, full-bodied and harmonious.

## Food pairings

Roast and stewed meats, cooked cured meats and braised game; not too elaborate dishes (starters and first courses)