Red
Barbera d'Alba Superiore
By Ugo Lequio, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy
Barbera selected from vineyards in the Gallina area of Neive, aged 20 months in large oak casks. The site also lists vintages as Barbera d'Alba Vigna Gallina.
Tasting notes
Dense ruby with a compact violet rim. Clear fruit of strawberry and cherry alongside notes of pastry and cocoa. Broad, soft structure from the first sip, with substantial body.
Pairs well with
Suits many dishes: first courses, roast or boiled meats, and flavourful or spicy cheeses. After good ageing, a wine for contemplation.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
- Grape
- Barbera
- Cru / vineyard
- Gallina
- Production area
- Gallina, Neive (CN)
- Exposure
- South
- Vineyard planting
- Yield 60 to 65 hl/ha.
- Vinification
- Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 8 to 12 days on the skins. Aged 20 months in 25 hl oak casks, then 4 to 6 months in bottle.
- Serving temperature
- 17 to 18°C
More from Ugo Lequio
- Barbaresco Gallina, Barbaresco DOCG
- Barbaresco Gallina Riserva, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
- Langhe Arneis, Langhe DOC Arneis
- Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe DOC Nebbiolo