# Barbera d'Alba (Palazzo Rosso)

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

- **Producer:** Palazzo Rosso
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Harvest:** first days of October
- **Vinification:** Fermented in steel vessels for 5 to 6 days at controlled temperature (28-32°C). Ageing: 6 months in steel tanks after fermentation, then 6 months in wooden barrels, then 3 to 4 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

A 100% Barbera aged in steel, then wood, then bottle. The 2011 vintage of the 'Feudo Antico' bottling was Commended at the Decanter World Wine Awards Asia (Hong Kong); the 2012 won silver at the Decanter Wine Awards and bronze at the International Wine Challenge.

## Tasting notes

Bright ruby red. Winey nose with fruit notes of plum, blackberry and jam. Particularly full and enveloping on the palate, with a pleasantly lively acidity throughout and a long finish. 13-14% alcohol.

## Food pairings

Rich first and second courses, roasts and medium-aged cheeses.