Red

Barbera d'Alba

By Vaira Aurelj, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Vaira Aurelj Barbera d'Alba

Barbera from a 0.50 ha south-west plot at 390 m, fermented in layers of whole bunches and whole berries. About 3,500 bottles.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Grape
Barbera 100%
Soil
Calcareous-clay
Exposure
South-west
Harvest
Hand-picked in 20 kg crates
Vineyard planting
0.50 ha, 390 m above sea level
Vinification
Layered fermentation: 40% whole bunches alternated with 60% whole berries; 9 months in barrels and at least 6 months in bottle

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