# Bric Quercia (Tenuta Carretta)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Tenuta Carretta](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tenuta-carretta.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-carretta-bric-quercia).

- **Producer:** Tenuta Carretta
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Bric Quercia
- **Production area:** Piobesi d'Alba; Bric Quercia hill around the winery
- **Vineyard planting:** 2.00 hectares; 70 q/ha; first vintage 1992
- **Vinification:** Fermentation with submerged cap maceration lasts 10 to 12 days at 28 °C. Aged in oak tonneau for at least 12 months, then at least 24 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18 °C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30



## Summary

A Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the Bric Quercia hill in the natural amphitheatre around the winery, aged in oak tonneau.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red. Broad, complex bouquet with clear notes of vanilla and black cherry. Full and fresh in the mouth, savoury and harmonious, with excellent persistence.

## Food pairings

Excellent with rich first courses, main courses of meat, game and cheeses.