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Barbera d’Alba Superiore

According to the legislation, the term Superiore may be added to the name Barbera d'Alba as long as an ageing period of at least 12 months is respected.

Descrizione prodotto

According to the current legislation, the term Superiore may be added to the name Barbera d’Alba if an ageing period of at least 12 months is respected.

Denomination: DOC (Checked Origin Name).

Varietal: 100% barbera.

Colour: intense shades of ruby.

Bouquet: fresh but complex, initially fruity and vinous but it develops spicy and ethereal tones that make the wine complete. The flowery scent of dog-rose, and the fruity of cherry and plum are most pronounced, but some hints of currant, ripe blackberry, vanilla and green pepper may also be found.

Flavour: complex and fruity, with soft tannins revealing a well-balanced presence of wood concluding with a hint of maraschino cherry.

Vinification and ageing: Maceration for around 12-15 days, with frequent pumping over and punching down processes. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for a year in Slavonian oak barrels. Then its aged into bottles placed horizontally for some months.

Preferable with: a generous wine which nicely matches savoury and strong dishes, light fried food; roasted, grilled or boiled meat and ripe cheese.

Serving temperature: to enjoy the particularities of the wine, we recommend serving it at a temperature of 16/18 ºC in large wine goblets.