# La Gemella (Giovanni Viberti)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Giovanni Viberti](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giovanni-viberti.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giovanni-viberti-la-gemella).

- **Producer:** Giovanni Viberti
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Barolo, Vergne (Costa di Vergne and Cascina Nuova)
- **Vinification:** High-density vineyards, no thinning needed; selection only at harvest in 20 kg crates. Destemmed and crushed, fermented in horizontal fermenters with submerged cap for 8-10 days at 30 C. After racking into steel, malolactic fermentation takes about 40 days in the same tanks. Aged 10 months in steel on fine lees.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A Barbera dedicated to Maria Viberti, mother of Claudio Viberti, from 11 hectares planted from 2004 at Costa di Vergne (430 m) and Cascina Nuova (380 m). Ageing potential 3-5 years.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet reflections. Cherry and maraschino (cherry in spirit), blackberry and cassis.