Red

Barbera d'Alba Superiore

By Josetta Saffirio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Josetta Saffirio Barbera d'Alba Superiore

Barbera d'Alba Superiore, 100% Barbera, malolactic fermentation and ageing in wooden barrels.

Pairs well with

Robust first courses and meat-based second courses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
Grape
Barbera 100%
Soil
Medium calcareous soil rich in minerals with balanced silt, clay and sand.
Exposure
South to south-east exposure, altitude 300-400 m
Vinification
Hand-picked, completely destemmed grapes delicately pressed; fermentation at controlled temperature with maceration of 8-10 days. Malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels.

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