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RedAlbaDOC

Contessina Barbera d'Alba DOC

by Ceste · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyLight-bodied
Serve at12–14 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CestePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Barbera grapes grow on Govone Hill, on a south-facing slope overlooking the Tanaro River. The Castello di Govone stands at the summit; built in 986 AD, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vinification

Fully ripe grapes are harvested by hand during the first ten days of October. Fermentation lasts 7–8 days, followed by 6–7 days of maceration, with the temperature maintained at 28–30 °C. Malolactic fermentation is completed in January.

Ageing

The wine rests in steel tanks for four months.

Tasting profile

The aroma is bright. The palate is smooth, approachable, light and balanced.