Red

Adae

By La Biòca, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

La Biòca Adae

A Barbera d'Alba Superiore finished in barrique. The grapes come from an old vineyard whose owner is called Ada, hence "Adae" in Latin.

Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red. Nose: fruity, characteristic, with possible hints of wood. Palate: dry, savoury, harmonious, evident freshness and well-integrated tannins.

Pairs well with

First courses, red meats and cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
Grape
Barbera 100%
Vinification
Hand-harvested in small crates. Crushed with cold maceration for 3 days. Fermented in steel without temperature control for about 15 days with regular punching down and pumping over, then post-fermentation maceration of about 21 days. Malolactic fermentation in oak tonneaux. Aged 4 to 5 months in barrique.
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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