# Barbera d'Alba (Castello di Verduno)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Castello di Verduno](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/castello-di-verduno.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/castello-di-verduno-barbera-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Castello di Verduno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Small vineyards in the village of Neive, 0.49 ha in total
- **Soil:** White limestone soil
- **Exposure:** Mostly south-facing
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked in late September (22 September in the 2012 data sheet)
- **Vineyard planting:** Parcels planted in 1950, 1960, 1965 and 2003
- **Vinification:** Hand-sorted fruit in 20 kg baskets; 10 days maceration in stainless steel with regular punching down; 3 months in large Slovenian oak, 6 months in steel and 2 months in bottle; bottled without filtration (2012 data sheet).
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

The estate's young, fruity take on Barbera d'Alba, from small old-vine parcels in Neive.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with purplish highlights. Delicate nose of vinous aromas and red fruits, plums and ripe blackberries with a spicy hint of liquorice. Smooth palate, medium body and the typical refreshing acidity.