# Marta (Olivero Mario)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Olivero Mario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/olivero-mario.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/olivero-mario-marta).

- **Producer:** Olivero Mario
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cagnassi
- **Production area:** Rodello, 500 m above sea level
- **Soil:** Silty-sandy, very calcareous, with frequent layers of Langa stone, from the Lequio Formation
- **Exposure:** South
- **Vineyard planting:** Vineyard in Rodello; first vintage 2003
- **Vinification:** Grapes hand-picked in small crates, softly crushed and destemmed, fermented at controlled temperature with about 10 days of skin maceration, indigenous yeasts, frequent pumping over and gentle manual punching; malolactic fermentation takes place naturally. Aged in oak and steel. Organic matrix silicone cap; 2,000 to 4,000 bottles.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

The most approachable Barbera of the estate, from the Cagnassi vineyard in Rodello. It is aged in oak and steel to keep freshness and fruit.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Fruity nose with blackberry in front. Rich and delicately fruity on the palate, with a slightly spicy finish supported by Barbera's freshness.