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Barbera d'Alba Superiore Bricco Airoli wine — Giovanni Viberti winery — Dionysus

Barbera d'Alba Superiore Bricco Airoli

by Giovanni Viberti · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
Barbera d’AlbaDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Barbera
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
12 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Giovanni VibertiPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from two vineyards at 400–480 m above sea level. The first, in the Bricco delle Viole Cru, dates to 1950; the slightly younger second vineyard dates to 1955. Ripening is prolonged at this altitude, contributing aromatic complexity and richness. Early sunrise, late sunset, wide diurnal temperature variations and a gentle breeze shape the microclimate. Bricco delle Viole takes its name from the violets that bloom there early.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness into 20 kg crates, then destemmed and crushed before maceration and alcoholic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures for 30 months in conical oak vats.

Tasting profile

Refined and deep, with bright aromas, aromatic complexity and richness, finely shaped tannins and subtle minerality.

Label / history

Giovanni Viberti has produced Bricco Airoli since 1946.