# Barbera d'Alba Superiore Terra (Cantina Clavesana)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Cantina Clavesana](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-clavesana.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-clavesana-barbera-d-alba-superiore-terra).

- **Producer:** Cantina Clavesana
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Produced in the Langhe around Alba and in the province of Cuneo; vineyards at 250-350 m altitude.
- **Soil:** Marl and clay.
- **Exposure:** South and south-west
- **Harvest:** Second half of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot-trained, vines 25-50 years old, density 4,000-4,500 vines/ha, yield up to 10 t/ha.
- **Vinification:** Fermented in small stainless steel tanks; after malolactic fermentation the wine ages at least 6 months in oak casks (carati). Alcohol 14.5%, minimum acidity 4.5 g/l.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Vintage:** 2013
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

The Superiore version of Barbera d'Alba, from older vines and aged at least six months in oak for extra structure.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red. Fruity and spiced on the nose, recalling cloves, red fruit and plums. Full and velvety on the palate with cherry notes and a long, persistent finish.

## Food pairings

Agnolotti al plin, tajarin with truffle, and braised meats; good with aged cheeses and hearty first courses with meat and truffle.