# Barbera d'Alba Superiore (Tonino Marchisio)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Tonino Marchisio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marchisio-tonino.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tonino-marchisio-barbera-d-alba-superiore).

- **Producer:** Tonino Marchisio
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

Traditional regional dishes, red meat, furred and feathered game, braises and hard aged cheeses.