# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (Josetta Saffirio)

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

- **Producer:** Josetta Saffirio
- **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.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

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

## Food pairings

Robust first courses and meat-based second courses.