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Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC wine — La Ganghija winery — Dionysus

Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC

by La Ganghija · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
Barbera d’AlbaDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Barbera
Alcohol
15.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
La GanghijaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the municipality of Treiso at 330 m above sea level and in Magliano Alfieri at 220 m. The vines are 25 years old on average.

Vinification

Harvest timing varies with the weather each year, but the grapes are generally picked between 20 September and 5 October. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature of 26–28 °C for 10–12 days.

Ageing

The wine matures in French oak barrels for 12 months, followed by eight months in the winery’s cellars after bottling.

Tasting profile

Elegant, with a pleasant aroma and a well-balanced palate.

Serving and pairing

Open the bottle half an hour before serving.