Red

Barbera d'Alba Superiore

By Cantina del Nebbiolo, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Cantina del Nebbiolo Barbera d'Alba Superiore

A Superiore Barbera d'Alba from old, low-yielding vines, with a few months in wood before bottling.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby-red with slight orange nuances; ethereal, vinous nose; dry taste where the wood is well balanced against Barbera's characteristic body.

Pairs well with

Traditional Piedmontese dishes such as cured meats, pork, veal cheek, grilled meat and aged cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
Grape
Barbera
Production area
Old, low-yield vineyards, altitude 250-327 m
Soil
Calcareous, medium consistency
Exposure
East, south, south-east
Vinification
A few days of skin maceration at 27°C; aged a few months in wood, then in bottle.
Serving temperature
18-20°C

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