# Alba (Ermanno Costa)

> Red, Alba DOC by [Ermanno Costa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ermanno-costa.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ermanno-costa-alba).

- **Producer:** Ermanno Costa
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A red blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera, aged one year in steel and about 20 months in large French oak.