Barbera d' Alba Superiore DOC

REGION: Piemonte

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Initiative, experience & passion for this variety pushed us to produce this Barbera d’Alba Superiore, trying to reveal its different expressions, always of this region: the left bank of Tanaro river. The vineyards are planted on a special sandy soil, able to enhance elegance and perfumes of the wine.

Color: dense ruby red

Nose: intense perfume of damson & chocolate

Flavor/Finish: great concentration & intensity with ripe, smoky & plummy fruit, supple tannins & youthful acidity

Varietal: 100% Barbera

Food Pairing: mushroom risotto, roasted & grilled meats, cheese

Process: 12 months minimum refining in oak, of which at least 4 is in French oak barriques

Serving Temperature: 60 - 65 °F

Alcohol: 14.0 %