# Barbera d'Alba (Francesco Borgogno)

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

- **Producer:** Francesco Borgogno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Clay
- **Exposure:** Southwest
- **Harvest:** October, hand-picked in crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1960, with subsequent replantings
- **Vinification:** Crushing, then fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel for about 9 to 10 days on the skins at 26 to 28°C, malolactic carried out. Racked and decanted several times, bottled the following spring and rested at least 2 months before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 19 to 20°C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 4 to 5 years; at least 2 months in bottle
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barbera d'Alba from grapes grown at Monforte d'Alba, made in small quantity. About 5,000 bottles in the 2023 vintage.

## Tasting notes

Bright red with purplish highlights when young, deep ruby after ageing. Intense and fruity nose. Dry and well bodied, bitterish yet fresh.

## Food pairings

Strong-tasting dishes, red and grilled meats, game and mature cheeses.