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Barbera d'Alba DOC wine — Giordano winery — Dionysus
RedAlbaDOC

Barbera d'Alba DOC

by Giordano · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol15.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–17 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
GiordanoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from hilly vineyards surrounding the town of Alba and is harvested only at optimal ripeness.

Vinification

After pressing at the winery, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under temperature control, never exceeding 28 °C. Malolactic fermentation follows alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine ages in oak barrels for six months.

Tasting profile

Elegant.