# Barbera d'Alba Platinum (Fontanafredda)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Fontanafredda](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fontanafredda.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fontanafredda-barbera-d-alba-platinum).

- **Producer:** Fontanafredda
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Soil:** Clayey-marl mixed with calcareous marl
- **Exposure:** South, south-east, medium-high hillside vineyards
- **Harvest:** End of September and beginning of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, 4,400 plants per hectare
- **Vinification:** Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with malolactic fermentation immediately after 7-8 days on the skins at 28-30 C. Aged in casks for around 12 months, then bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 15-16 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Fontanafredda's Platinum Barbera d'Alba DOC, from hillside vineyards in the Langhe around Alba, aged about 12 months in casks. Alcohol 13.5% vol.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby-red when young, tending to garnet with time, with an intense, characteristically flowery and fruity bouquet and a full, persistent taste that is nicely dry and velvety.

## Food pairings

Rich, flavoursome first courses, meat and cheese.