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Monbirone Grand Cru Barbera d'Alba DOC wine — Monchiero Carbone winery — Dionysus
RedAlbaDOC

Monbirone Grand Cru Barbera d'Alba DOC

by Monchiero Carbone · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Monchiero CarbonePiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards occupy 4 ha at the top of Mombirone, one of the hills surrounding Canale. Their eastern, southern and western exposures help balance variations in ripeness between vintages and support consistent quality. The clay-limestone soils are well suited to Barbera, and the vines are more than 40 years old.

Tasting profile

Powerful yet elegant, with an intense aroma, excellent structure and good acidity.

Serving and pairing

Pairs with slow-cooked meats and medium-aged cheeses.

Label / history

The Monchiero-Carbone family began cultivating the Mombirone cru in 1918, when great-grandmother Tilda purchased its first small plot, already planted with Barbera. The hill is historically associated with the sanctuary at its summit, dedicated to the Madonna di Mombirone.