Red
Barbera Superiore
By G.D. Vajra, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the estate's steepest, most demanding vineyards, including old vines planted by Aldo's great-grandfather Carlo “Carlin” Vaira in 1949.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby colour. Nose opening on violet, then plum, cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry, with light balsamic tones and gentle spice. Rich yet vibrant palate around a core of dark fruit and silky tannins; long, persistent, delicately balsamic finish.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Production area
- A selection of the estate's steepest vineyards, small berries and thick skins giving a small, intense crop.
- Soil
- Steep, limestone-rich slopes
- Harvest
- 28 September to 6 October 2024
- Vineyard planting
- Includes the oldest vines, planted by Aldo's great-grandfather Carlo “Carlin” Vaira in 1949
- Vinification
- Harvested and fermented about 45 days with a submerged cap, spontaneous malolactic in steel. Aged 4 months in Slavonian oak barrels followed by about 5 months in steel, bottled 18 August 2025.
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