# Barbera Bruente (La Raia)

> Red, Piemonte DOC by [La Raia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/la-raia.md), Gavi, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/la-raia-barbera-bruente).

- **Producer:** La Raia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Gavi, Piemonte
- **Soil:** Limestone and marl, about 380 m above sea level, south south-west exposure
- **Harvest:** Handpicked between the end of September and the beginning of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training, 4,500 vines per hectare, biodynamic management
- **Vinification:** Destemmed, fermented on the skins with daily pump-overs for about 15 days, racked, malolactic fermentation at 20°C for about one month, then about six months in stainless steel and a short bottle ageing.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20°C
- **Storage:** Store the bottle lying down in a cool, well-ventilated space, away from light and vibrations.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

The everyday Piedmontese red of La Raia, with a precise balance of acidity and freshness, aged in stainless steel.

## Tasting notes

Ruby garnet-red with purple hints. Intense floral notes suggesting rose and small brushwood fruits. Full, harmonious and warm, with a pleasant savoury finish.

## Food pairings

Meat sauces, roasts and medium-aged cheese.