# Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore Vigna Ròca Neira (Tenuta Rocca)

> Red, Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore by [Tenuta Rocca](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tenuta-rocca.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-rocca-barbera-d-alba-doc-superiore-vigna-roca-neira).

- **Producer:** Tenuta Rocca
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Vigna Ròca Neira
- **Production area:** Monforte d’Alba (CN)
- **Soil:** Lequio formation (Serravalliano), young soils with poor/minimal hydration made up of calcareous clay marls
- **Exposure:** South-Southeast
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot
- **Vinification:** Thinning of shoots and early clusters throughout the maturation period with further bunch selection at harvest time. The grapes go through the traditional process for red wine vinification and fermentation at temperatures of 28°-30° C in steel tanks. Aging in wood. The wine is unfiltered.
- **Serving temperature:** 15-17° C
- **Storage:** Wood aging. The wine is unfiltered.
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-26



## Summary

Organic Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore from the Ròca Neira vineyard in Monforte d’Alba, characterized by its intense color, red fruit aromas, and a round, full palate with toasted hazelnut notes.

## Tasting notes

An intense purple, ruby red colour with violet hues. An intense red fruit nose (raspberries and cherries) and fine spices. A marked yet sweet acidity in the mouth rendering it round and full with closing notes of toasted hazelnut.