# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (F.lli Moscone)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [F.lli Moscone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/f-lli-moscone.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/f-lli-moscone-barbera-d-alba-superiore).

- **Producer:** F.lli Moscone
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

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