Red
Barbera d'Alba Superiore
By Rapalino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
Barrel-aged Barbera from Neviglie and Trezzo Tinella, 24 months in 5-hectolitre tonneaux. Marco finds it satisfying to work with such a generous and powerful wine.
Tasting notes
Ruby red, with full, ripe red fruits on the nose and spicy notes that return on the palate, supported by varietal freshness, fullness and power. Very long finish; can be aged for a few years.
Pairs well with
Excellent with game dishes and boiled meats.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- Grape
- Barbera
- Production area
- Neviglie, Trezzo Tinella
- Soil
- Hard, clayey-calcareous soil
- Exposure
- South-east
- Harvest
- End of September
- Vinification
- Temperature-controlled steel vats at a maximum of 28 °C, fermentation with maceration of 15 to 20 days depending on the vintage; 24 months in 5-hectolitre tonneaux. 16% alcohol.
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
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