Red

Barbera d'Alba

By Cerrino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Cerrino Barbera d'Alba

A 100% Barbera from vines at 450-500 m, with sour cherry aromas and marked acidity.

Tasting notes

Garnet red with violet rim. Intense aromas of sour cherry, cherries in spirit and jam. Marked acidity rising above warm alcohol on the palate.

Pairs well with

Typical Piedmontese cooking, especially cured meats, lasagne, bagna cauda, red meat main courses, cheeses and savoury pies.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Grape
Barbera 100%
Soil
Medium texture, slightly calcareous, good fertility, best on full-sun south and south-east exposures; ripens medium-late
Exposure
south, south-east
Vineyard planting
Guyot-pruned classic rows; rootstocks chosen by soil type, with several clones for a broader bouquet; altitude 450-500 m
Serving temperature
18-20°C

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