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RedAlbaDOC

Barbera d'Alba DOC

by Fontanafredda · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at15–16 °C
Bottled in0.75 l · 1.5 l
FontanafreddaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Barbera grows in vineyards in the Alba region, on clay and limestone soils.

Vinification

The grapes are usually harvested during the last ten days of September. The wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures in oak barrels for 12 months.

Tasting profile

Enjoyable, with a bright, fruity aroma and a lingering taste.

Vintage notes

The 2017 vintage can be drunk now or stored until 2021.