# Vigna San Michele (Malvira)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore by [Malvira](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/malvira.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/malvira-vigna-san-michele).

- **Producer:** Malvira
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Cru / vineyard:** San Michele
- **Production area:** San Michele vineyard, on the first hill out of Canale coming from Alba, near the chapel of San Michele; 2.5 hectares at 230-280m elevation.
- **Soil:** Calcareous and clayey.
- **Exposure:** South.
- **Vineyard planting:** The south-facing part of the vineyard is planted with Barbera; the east-facing part with Arneis.
- **Vinification:** Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks; maturation in oak barrels and in the bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

A single-vineyard Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the south-facing San Michele vineyard. Certified organic from the 2019 harvest.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red. Ripe fruit, including plum, blackberry and cherry. Enveloping on the palate, with ripe red fruit refined by hints of evolution, finishing fresh and persistent.

## Food pairings

Risotto, mushrooms, game, veal stew with polenta.