# Borbonica (Produttori di Govone)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Produttori di Govone](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/produttori-di-govone.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/produttori-di-govone-borbonica).

- **Producer:** Produttori di Govone
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Govone, Priocca, Magliano Alfieri and Castagnito (CN)
- **Soil:** Clay, calcareous
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot pruning; 4,500 to 5,000 plants per hectare; yield 100 quintals per hectare; 200 to 300 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Maceration: 10 to 12 days. Vinified in steel. Ageing: 6 months in 22 hl barrels and 6 months in small 225 l French oak barrels.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 °C, open half an hour before serving
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC, 100% Barbera, 14% alcohol. Grown around Govone, Priocca, Magliano Alfieri and Castagnito (CN). Part of the Terre Sabaude line.

## Tasting notes

Colour: ruby red or intense garnet. Taste: vanilla and intense chocolate.

## Food pairings

Pasta with ragù, white and red meat, seasoned cheese