# Croere (Vite Colte)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Vite Colte](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/vite-colte.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/vite-colte-croere).

- **Producer:** Vite Colte
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Production area:** Langhe e Roero
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay 'white soils', characterised by clay mixed with banks of chalk, originating in the Miocene (15 million years ago), compact and solid.
- **Vinification:** Very low yields. Traditional vinification with 15 days' maceration at 28-30 degrees C, followed by malolactic fermentation and 15 months' ageing in new barriques, plus at least 6-8 months resting in the cellar after bottling.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A structured Barbera d'Alba Superiore from calcareous clay 'white soils', aged 15 months in new barriques.

## Tasting notes

Colour: deep ruby red. Bouquet: intense, with attractive fruity notes and sweet spice aromas. Palate: dry, smooth and full, with a delicate base of vanilla and ripe fruit.