# Barbera d'Alba (Cantina Clavesana)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba 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).

- **Producer:** Cantina Clavesana
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Produced on the hills around Alba and in the Langhe and Roero, in the province of Cuneo; vineyards at 250-300 m altitude.
- **Soil:** Fresh soils with young clay.
- **Exposure:** South and south-west
- **Harvest:** Second ten days of September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot-trained, vines 20-25 years old, density 3,800-4,200 vines/ha, yield up to 10 t/ha.
- **Vinification:** Fermented in stainless steel fermenters with temperature control, followed by malolactic fermentation; aged in stainless steel. Alcohol 14%, minimum acidity 4.5 g/l.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

An easy-drinking Barbera d'Alba DOC, fresh and approachable, fermented and aged entirely in steel.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red, spiced on the nose with alcoholic, ethereal notes. Soft entry on the palate becoming more intense, finishing savoury and warm.

## Food pairings

Everyday Piemontese first courses with simple sauces, uncomplicated meats, and cheeses aged a short to medium time (tagliatelle or raviole).