# Piemonte Barbera (Rabino)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Barbera by [Rabino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rabino.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/rabino-piemonte-barbera).

- **Producer:** Rabino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Barbera
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Canale (CN), Roero
- **Soil:** Medium mixture (medio impasto)
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Harvest:** Mid-September, hand-picked into crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines planted in 1985; eco-sustainable farming; green thinning in August
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, then ferments in steel tanks at 28 °C for about 10 days, with pumping over and punching down; malolactic fermentation follows. At least 4 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Piemonte Barbera DOC from 100% Barbera, 12.5% alcohol. About 2,000 bottles are made; ageing potential 2 to 3 years.

## Tasting notes

A vintage-style wine: bright ruby red, with a winey, spicy aroma. Harmonious and dry on the palate, pleasantly lively.

## Food pairings

Traditional Piedmontese dishes such as cured meats, risotto and mixed boiled meats.