# Sèj (Merendasinoira)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Merendasinoira](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/merendasinoira.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/sej).

- **Producer:** Merendasinoira
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Harvest:** Manual harvest in small perforated crates.
- **Vinification:** Grapes cooled in the crates right after picking, then destemmed while still cold and cold-macerated at about 8 °C. Fermentation in temperature-controlled vertical stainless steel vats at about 18-20 °C, deliberately cooler than a classic red vinification. Aged 6-8 months in 500 litre French oak tonneaux of second and third passage, not new.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Storage:** Six months in 500 litre French oak tonneaux
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A cold-fermented Barbera d'Alba Superiore aged 6-8 months in used 500 litre French oak tonneaux. The name means 'thirst' in Piedmontese dialect.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red, almost impenetrable, with violet hues. Intense red fruit, from redcurrant to morello cherry, vinous, elegant and very broad. Balanced, with marked acidity giving freshness against a big structure, and a very harmonious finish.

## Food pairings

Red meats, game, medium to long-aged cheeses; suited to a whole meal.