# Valletta (Claudio Alario)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Claudio Alario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/claudio-alario.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/claudio-alario-valletta).

- **Producer:** Claudio Alario
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Valletta
- **Production area:** Diano d'Alba (CN)
- **Soil:** Sand and clay
- **Exposure:** South to south-westerly
- **Harvest:** Mid-October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot-trained vines, over 60 years old, at a density of 4000-5000 plants per hectare. About 2 hectares, altitude around 450 m, the estate's oldest vineyard, farmed for low yields. First vintage produced 1988.
- **Vinification:** Fermented in temperature-controlled tanks for 10 to 12 days. Aged 18 months in French barriques (40% new).
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Comes from the estate's oldest vineyard, which gives top quality grapes every year: a wine built to be enjoyed young but with good potential for ageing in the cellar.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red. Characteristic bouquet with notes of blackberry, plum and jam. Smooth, engaging and enveloping palate.