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RedAlbaDOC

Barbera d'Alba DOC

by Mauro Molino · Piedmont, Italy

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

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards are in La Morra, on clay and limestone soils. The vines are 20 years old on average.

Vinification

After harvest and gentle pressing, the grapes undergo maceration, alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine remains in the same stainless-steel tanks for six months.

Tasting profile

The 2009 vintage is elegant and at peak maturity.