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.