# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (La Pergola)

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

- **Producer:** La Pergola
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Novello
- **Harvest:** October
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines planted 1970 and 2004
- **Vinification:** Temperature-controlled fermentation on the skins for about 8-10 days; racking and end of fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged in large wooden casks for 12 months.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

The same Novello Barbera vines as the base wine, aged 12 months in large wooden casks.

## Tasting notes

Violet-tinged red with an intense, vinous aroma; balanced and elegant on the palate.