# Barbera d'Alba (Musso)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Musso](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/musso.md), Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/musso-barbera-d-alba).

- **Producer:** Musso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** 240-280 m a.s.l.
- **Soil:** Calcareous soil, clay
- **Exposure:** From west to south-west
- **Vinification:** Grapes harvested by hand in small containers, softly pressed and destemmed. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (24-26 °C per the tech sheet). Aged in 25 hl oak barrels for about a year.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barbera d'Alba fermented in steel and aged about a year in 25 hl oak barrels.

## Food pairings

Ideal for structured, slightly rustic dishes: meat starters especially pork, stuffed pasta with strong sauces, stewed or braised red meats and well-matured cheeses.