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Barbera d'Alba wine — Giacosa winery — Dionysus
RedAlbaDOC

Barbera d'Alba

by Giacosa · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
LineFalletto
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthMedium
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for7 years
Bottled in0.75 l
GiacosaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from local growers under long-term contracts, with Bruno Giacosa personally overseeing its quality.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks, following longstanding local winemaking traditions.

Ageing

The wine matures in oak barrels for nine months.

Tasting profile

Juicy and beautifully balanced, with a rich aroma and a bright, generous palate.