Red
Barbera d'Alba Superiore
By Sassi - San Cristoforo, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy
Barbera d'Alba Superiore, 100% Barbera aged 12 months in barrique, with a north-west exposure.
Tasting notes
Deep red with garnet reflections. Ample, fine nose of red fruits, black cherry, vanilla and spices. Full-bodied and persistent, with delicate, well-balanced tannins against Barbera's typical acidity.
Pairs well with
Red meats, wild game, aged cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Exposure
- North-West
- Vinification
- 12 months in barrique. 15% alcohol by volume.
- Serving temperature
- 18-20°C
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