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Barbera d’Alba Rinaldi DOC wine — Marziano Abbona winery — Dionysus
RedAlbaDOC

Barbera d’Alba Rinaldi DOC

by Marziano Abbona · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Marziano AbbonaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the Rinaldi vineyard in Monforte d’Alba, on limestone-and-sand soils. The vineyard has been cultivated since 1965.

Vinification

Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at 28–30 °C for five to six days.

Ageing

The wine rests for four months in stainless-steel tanks, eight months in barrels and six months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Rich and layered.