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LA MATTA Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC wine — Gianni Gagliardo winery — Dionysus

LA MATTA Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC

by Gianni Gagliardo · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
Barbera d’AlbaDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
100% Barbera
Vineyard
Selected bunches from the Casà vineyard in Monticello d’Alba
Line
Poderi Gianni Gagliardo
Vintages
2021 product release; scores shown for 2017, 2016 and 2013.
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Gianni GagliardoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

La Matta is produced from a careful selection of bunches grown in the Casà vineyard at Monticello d’Alba.

Grapes

100% Barbera.

Vinification

Harvest takes place in October, with manual bunch selection. Maceration lasts approximately 10 days in stainless-steel vats.

Ageing

The wine matures in stainless steel and a large cask, spending approximately 18 months in wood.

Tasting profile

The selected Casà fruit gives the wine an elegant, dynamic character. It is structured enough both for immediate drinking and for extended maturation.

Serving and pairing

Pair with grilled meats, roasts and piquant cheeses. Ageing potential is 10 years.