Barbera d'Alba DOC
Purplish red, floral and fruity notes of violet and blueberry, spices such as licorice and green pepper.
Appreciated by lovers of ready-to-drink wines with marked acidity.
Recommended pairings: appetizers, rich first courses, boiled meats and fritto misto alla piemontese. To be avoided with fish.
Base information
Product Name: Barbera d’Alba DOC
Grape variety: barbera
Appellation: Barbera d’Alba
Classification: DOC
Color: red
Type: still
Country/Region: Italy, Piedmont
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Residual sugar: <1
Number of bottles produced: 5,000
Vineyard
% Grapes/Vine: 100% Barbera
Soil: Limestone and clayey
Exposure: Southwest
Agricultural method: conventional
Year of planting: 2000
Harvest date: 12/09/2021
Type of harvest: by hand in crates
Winemaking
Method: Stem-crushing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks and long submerged cap maceration 2 weeks (depending on vintage)
Temperature: controlled 28°C
Duration: 2 weeks
Malolactic: carried out in steel
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel tanks
Minimum time in bottle: 3 months
Bottle
Aging potential: 8 years
Bottle type: Burgundy
Number of bottles per box: 6