Red
Barbera d'Alba Superiore
By Tonino Marchisio, Roero, Piemonte, Italy
A Barbera aged at least a year in large French oak, from the Rocca-Me Cè vineyard. The producer gives it a lifespan of 5-6 years.
Tasting notes
Vivid, intense ruby with violet reflections, tending to orange with age. Spice leads, with plum, cherry and blackberry. Dry and very persistent, with balanced velvety structure.
Pairs well with
Traditional regional dishes, red meat, furred and feathered game, braises and hard aged cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- Grape
- Barbera
- Production area
- Rocca-Me Cè vineyard, Castellinaldo
- Vinification
- Eight days of maceration on the skins in stainless steel at a controlled 28 °C. At least one year in large French oak barrels, then final ageing in bottle. 14.5% vol.
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
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