Red
Alba
By Ermanno Costa, Roero, Piemonte, Italy
A red blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera, aged one year in steel and about 20 months in large French oak.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Alba DOC
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 70%, Barbera 30%
- Vinification
- Grapes are hand-harvested, selected in the vineyard. Vinified as a red with skin maceration in stainless steel tanks. Aged in stainless steel for one year, then in French oak barrels (2,000 litres) for about 20 months.
- Serving temperature
- 18-20°C
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