# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (Tenuta Baràc)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore by [Tenuta Baràc](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tenuta-barac-2.md), Alba, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-barac-barbera-d-alba-superiore).

- **Producer:** Tenuta Baràc
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Treiso
- **Soil:** Grey marl
- **Exposure:** West
- **Harvest:** Late September
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training, 300 m above sea level; small vineyard planted in 1999
- **Vinification:** Grapes from a small vineyard planted in 1999; production is limited even in generous years. Hand-harvested, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation and maceration last about 8 days in stainless steel at a controlled 26-28 °C. After malolactic fermentation the wine ages 12 months in large oak barrels.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Barbera from a small 1999 vineyard in Treiso, aged 12 months in large oak barrels.

## Tasting notes

Dark ruby red with violet reflections. Intense black fruit, especially plum and sour cherry, with light spicy notes of vanilla and cloves. Warm and enveloping on the palate, the fruit blends with sweet tannins. Long, clean finish with excellent freshness.

## Food pairings

Easy to pair: starters or first courses.