# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (San Biagio)

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

- **Producer:** San Biagio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** La Morra and Roddi d'Alba
- **Soil:** Fossil Sant'Agata marls mixed with sand
- **Exposure:** East
- **Harvest:** First days of October, by hand, usually delayed
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 1965-1990; vines over 30 years old on average; altitude 250-270 m
- **Vinification:** Cold static maceration on the skins for 1 day, fermentation at 24 °C for 25 days with frequent punching down.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C; drink within 10-15 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barbera d'Alba Superiore from old La Morra and Roddi vines, velvety with violet and red berry jam.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet and cardinal reflections. Violet and red berry jam, blackberry, cherry and plum; with age spice, cherry in alcohol, bitter cocoa and graphite. Velvety, enveloping palate with a barely hinted acidic vein, toasted notes and bitter chocolate powder.

## Food pairings

Starters, first courses, savoury pies, white meats (especially duck) and red meats, medium to long-aged cheeses.