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Barbera d’Alba Superiore wine — Giacomo Borgogno & Figli winery — Dionysus

Barbera d’Alba Superiore

by Giacomo Borgogno & Figli · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationBarbera d’AlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at17–19 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Giacomo Borgogno & FigliPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the Liste vineyard in Barolo, at 250–300 metres above sea level.

Vinification

Fermentation lasts 8–10 days at a controlled temperature of 20–22 °C.

Ageing

The wine ages in oak barrels for six months, followed by at least two months in bottle in the winery’s cellars.

Serving and pairing

Decant before serving.