# Barbera d'Alba (L'Astemia Pentita)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [L'Astemia Pentita](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/l-astemia-pentita.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/l-astemia-pentita-barbera-d-alba).

- **Producer:** L'Astemia Pentita
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Langhe; hills at Monforte
- **Soil:** Marl and sand
- **Exposure:** South-west; 400 m
- **Vinification:** Maceration for about 15-18 days; 6 months in steel vats and 3 months in bottle, no wood
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barbera made and aged in steel to keep the fruitier, juicier side of the grape.

## Tasting notes

Fruity and juicy, rich in notes of red and black berries. A structured body in a broad, vibrant sip, free from the influence of wood.

## Food pairings

Charcuterie, red meats; aperitifs or traditional starters, and more structured dishes such as tripe or lentil soup