# Barbera d'Alba (Mario Costa)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Mario Costa](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mario-costa.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mario-costa-barbera-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Mario Costa
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Canale, 290-310 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Sandy
- **Exposure:** South-West
- **Harvest:** By hand, late September to early October
- **Vineyard planting:** Counter-espalier (controspalliera) training, Guyot pruning
- **Vinification:** Crushing and temperature-controlled fermentation, followed by 5 days of maceration in steel with frequent pump-overs and délestage. Ages 6 to 7 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

The Petali line Barbera d'Alba from Canale: intense ruby, fresh, with red fruit notes.

## Tasting notes

Fresh aroma with notes of red fruit. Intense ruby red; fresh and persistent on the palate.

## Food pairings

First and second courses, in particular red meats.