Red

Barbera d'Alba Superiore

By F.lli Moscone, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Moscone Barbera d'Alba Superiore

Barbera d'Alba Superiore aged 12 to 14 months in new French oak tonneaux, steel and bottle. The producer places it in its black-label Winetage line.

Tasting notes

Colour: intense violet red. Nose: rich and complex, withered rose petals, violet, wild strawberry and blackberry, then spicy notes of black pepper and liquorice. Palate: warm and full-bodied, with soft tannins and good acidity.

Pairs well with

Goes well with traditional Italian first courses, grilled meat and vegetables, roast chicken, tasty seasonal cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Monforte d'Alba
Soil
Mostly calcareous and clayey
Exposure
South and south-west
Harvest
Mid September, hand harvested
Vineyard planting
Guyot
Vinification
Careful selection and soft pressing. Traditional red vinification with 10 to 15 days on the skins at about 26°C in oak vats; malolactic before winter, then ageing in new French oak tonneaux. 12 to 14 months in new French oak tonneaux, stainless steel and bottle. 15.5% vol; 0.75 l and 1.5 l.
Serving temperature
16 to 18°C
Storage
Ageing potential over 10 years

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