BARBERA D'ALBA DOC
❝ A Langa red par excellence.
Barbera, one of the best expressions of our territory,
our vineyards and our family tradition. Simple and perfect
PRODUCTION ZONE
East and west-facing vineyards located in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio (Alba). Elevation: 300 metres above sea level
VINEYARDS AND SOIL
2 hectares: vines of approximately 30 years of age on Lequio formations (grey marl alternating with sand layers).
GRAPE VARIETY
Barbera
HARVEST
Hand-picked in the first ten days of October
VINIFICATION
Freshly-harvested grapes are destemmed and crushed. Fermentation is spontaneous in stainless steel tanks at 24°-25° C The wine is racked after about a week. Malolactic fermentation in steel tanks is spontaneous. The wine is cold-stabilised. The wine is bottled in April and then bottle-aged for about 9 months.
PRESENTATION
Available format: 0.75 l
Alcohol content 12.5%-14% by volume
Dense shades of ruby-red with crimson highlights.
Fruit notes when young; blackberry and jam notes develop as the wine peaks. Full-bodied, with a tart edge accentuating its fragrance and freshness.
WHEN
Its freshness will make your mouth water: it doesn't last long in the cellar or in the glass
HOW
Store in dark, dry place, at a constant temperature below 20° C. Serve at 16°-18° C; swirl and oxygenate the wine in a large glass to concentrate the nose.
CLASSIC PAIRING
Perfect with onion soup and medium-aged cheeses–we suggest Ossolano, Taleggio or Bettelmatt. An impeccable union with tongue in sauce.
UNUSUAL PAIRING
A succulent creamed salt cod? Try it with an exotic Moroccan cous cous. And with dessert… dark chocolate with 100% cocoa (so pure cocoa).
