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Barbera d’Alba Mara DOC wine — Dante Rivetti winery — Dionysus
RedAlbaDOC

Barbera d’Alba Mara DOC

by Dante Rivetti · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Dante RivettiPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from young vines in clay soils in the commune of Neive, in the province of Cuneo. Yields are 60 hL/ha.

Vinification

Traditional fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for eight days, with regular pumping over of the cap.

Ageing

The wine matures for 10 months in steel tanks, followed by two months in bottle.

Label / history

“Mara” is named after the youngest daughter of the Rivetti family. The label reproduces her watercolour, Dance of the Grapes.