# La Tur (Generaj)

> Red, Barbera d’Alba DOC by [Generaj](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/generaj.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/generaj-la-tur).

- **Producer:** Generaj
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d’Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** La Tur
- **Production area:** Montà d’Alba, Roero
- **Soil:** Sandy, with low percentages of silt and clay
- **Exposure:** 330 to 350 m above sea level
- **Harvest:** Manual harvest in late September
- **Vineyard planting:** Vertical trellis training (controspalliera); 5,000 vines per hectare
- **Vinification:** 5 to 7 days of maceration with frequent délestage and punch-downs; aged 6 months in glass-lined concrete, 3 months in stainless steel, then 3 months in bottle
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

Barbera d’Alba from the La Tur vineyard, named for a border tower that once stood between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti. 13.5 to 14% ABV.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby colour. Open nose with notes of cherry and wild berries. Corresponding taste, full-bodied and balanced by moderate acidity.

## Food pairings

Rich first and second courses, roasts, medium-aged cheeses.