# Barbera d'Alba (Fratelli Ferrero)

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

- **Producer:** Fratelli Ferrero
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** La Morra (CN)
- **Soil:** Medium mixture
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1971, 1987, 2009 and 2018; integrated pest management; hand-harvested
- **Vinification:** Traditional vinification in stainless steel with pumping over and delestage, 22 to 28 °C temperature-controlled, 9 days on the skins, malolactic fermentation, 6 months ageing in stainless steel, at least 10 days in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A 100% Barbera from vines planted between 1971 and 2018, aged 6 months in stainless steel. Ageing potential 5 to 6 years.

## Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red. Nose: fresh red fruit, especially cherry and blackberry, with very light vanilla and floral notes of geranium and rose. Palate: good acidity and freshness, then a body that gives good persistence and a very long finish.