# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (Roccasanta)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore by [Roccasanta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/roccasanta.md), Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/roccasanta-barbera-d-alba-superiore).

- **Producer:** Roccasanta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Perletto, Alta Langa
- **Exposure:** East-facing vineyards (estate-wide)
- **Vinification:** Selected Barbera grapes vinified in red in steel tanks, then aged one year in oak barrels (the Superiore mention requires at least a year in oak). 14% vol.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Selected Barbera aged one year in oak barrels.

## Tasting notes

Colour: orange-tinged, from ageing. Nose: ripe red fruit and large-petalled flowers, developing a floral bouquet with age. Palate: structured and soft with a velvety aroma.

## Food pairings

Substantial main courses: roast meat, game, red meat; also hard cheeses.