# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (Fortemasso)

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

- **Producer:** Fortemasso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Soil:** Marna di Sant'Agata, white calcareous soil
- **Exposure:** South-west, average altitude 300 m above sea level
- **Vineyard planting:** About 4,000 plants/ha, yield 8 t/ha, hand-harvested into small crates
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with daily pump-overs. After fermentation the wine stays on the skins a further 7 to 8 days, then is racked. After malolactic fermentation it ages 12 months in barriques and is bottled 14 to 16 months after harvest, followed by at least 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A deeply coloured, floral Barbera with a tangy, very drinkable character, aged in barriques.

## Tasting notes

Clear, intense garnet with violet highlights. Nose of rose, blackberry, chocolate and sweet tobacco. Palate full, harmonious and warm, slightly savoury, with a pleasant spicy finish.

## Food pairings

Egg pasta, grilled red meat, roasts and hard cheeses.