# La Soprana (Brangero)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Brangero](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/brangero.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/brangero-la-soprana).

- **Producer:** Brangero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** La Soprana
- **Soil:** White tufaceous marl
- **Exposure:** 100% south
- **Vinification:** From a very old Barbera vineyard with a very limited yield per vine. Gentle pressing, then in tank with a five-minute pump-over every two hours. Aged about 16 months in new 500 litre casks. Bottled in August. 14.5% alcohol, acidity 6.1.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

Barbera d'Alba from an old vineyard, aged about 16 months in new 500 litre casks. About 3,060 bottles in the vintage described.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red, almost impenetrable. Very persistent violet notes; very fresh, fine and persistent on the palate.

## Food pairings

Flavourful main dishes and long-aged cheeses