# Tardòc (Villa Doria)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba DOC by [Villa Doria](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/villa-doria.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/villa-doria-tardoc).

- **Producer:** Villa Doria
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera
- **Production area:** Hills around Alba
- **Harvest:** Hand harvest
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, yields around 60 hl per hectare
- **Vinification:** Destemming and gentle crushing; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel; 7 to 10 days on the skins depending on vintage; malolactic right after racking. Very short wood ageing.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 °C
- **Storage:** Ready to drink in the spring after the harvest; best in its first three years
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

Fresh, fruity Barbera; the name means 'silly' or 'tipsy' in Piedmontese. Alcohol 12.5 to 13.5% vol.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with purple highlights. Pronounced red fruit, mixed berry and jam; fresh and pleasant, with the variety's characteristic acidity.

## Food pairings

An everyday wine that goes with all courses, from starters to full-flavoured pasta and rice dishes and mild-flavoured meats.