# Piemonte Barbera (Domenico Serra)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Barbera by [Domenico Serra](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/domenico-serra.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/domenico-serra-piemonte-barbera).

- **Producer:** Domenico Serra
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Barbera
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Agliano Terme.
- **Soil:** Pale, sand-rich soil the locals call "sabbie astiane": clayey-calcareous marl of marine sedimentary origin, low in organic matter but rich in trace elements, especially magnesium.
- **Exposure:** South-west to south-east facing, at about 230 metres above sea level.
- **Harvest:** Hand-picked.
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot-trained.
- **Vinification:** Soft crushing and destemming, then fermentation on the skins for 8 to 10 days at a controlled temperature of 25 to 26°C in soft-system tanks. The wine rests on its own lees for an average of 3 to 4 months in steel tanks.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

The estate's entry-level Piemonte DOC Barbera, grown at Agliano Terme.

## Tasting notes

This Piemonte D.O.C. Barbera showcases a vibrant ruby color, exuding aromas of ripe cherry and plum, with a lively acidity and a smooth, fruit-forward palate.