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Barbera d'Alba Sposabella DOC wine — Ceste winery — Dionysus
RedAlbaDOC

Barbera d'Alba Sposabella DOC

by Ceste · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at18–20 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CestePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyard is a historic cru long owned by the Ceste family. It lies on the south-facing slope of Govone hill, overlooking the Tanaro River. The hill is topped by the Castello di Govone, built in 986 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vinification

Fully ripe grapes are harvested by hand during the first ten days of October. After a short cooling period, the wine undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine rests for six months in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

It has an intense aroma and a rich flavour, with a strong, confident character.