# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (Casa E. di Mirafiore)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Casa E. di Mirafiore](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/casa-e-di-mirafiore.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/casa-e-di-mirafiore-barbera-d-alba-superiore).

- **Producer:** Casa E. di Mirafiore
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Village of Serralunga d'Alba
- **Soil:** Rich in clay and calcareous marl, typical of Serralunga d'Alba and rich in microelements
- **Exposure:** East and south-west
- **Vineyard planting:** High and mid-hillside, 300-350m a.s.l., estate-owned vineyards only
- **Vinification:** Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with frequent pump-overs to optimise tannin and colour extraction; maceration lasts 12-15 days, with malolactic fermentation completing before the end of winter.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Ages in big and medium oak barrels (20-140 hl) for a year, then a further six months in bottle before release.

## Tasting notes

Dark ruby red with purple highlights. Nose of leather, black liquorice, coffee and blackberry. Warm, full-bodied palate where fruit blends with soft tannins and acidity, finishing long and savoury.

## Food pairings

Pasta, meat dishes, fresh and medium-aged cheeses.