# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (Giacomo Fenocchio)

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

- **Producer:** Giacomo Fenocchio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Monforte d'Alba
- **Soil:** Elveziano with clayey sediments, blue marl and tuff
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** Mid October
- **Vineyard planting:** 2.5 ha; vines average 30 years old; hilly zone at around 300 m a.s.l.; 20,000 bottles a year
- **Vinification:** Traditional method: fermentation on the skins without added yeasts for around 10 days in stainless steel tanks. Aged six months in stainless steel and six months in large Slavonian oak casks, then matured in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** Around 18 degrees
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

Barbera d'Alba Superiore from 2.5 ha of 30-year-old vines in Monforte d'Alba, about 20,000 bottles a year. Approx. 13-14% vol.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. A rather intense bouquet with scents typical of the vine, and a full-bodied, dry flavour with a distinct and pleasing acidity. It becomes mature with ageing, acquiring a full and balanced flavour.

## Food pairings

Red and white meats, tagliatelle pasta and cheeses.