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Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC wine — Negretti winery — Dionysus
RedAlbaDOC

Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC

by Negretti · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationAlbaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesBarbera
Alcohol15.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
NegrettiPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the Bettolotti vineyard in the heart of the Langhe, planted in 1990. The vineyards lie at 230 to 270 metres above sea level. The soils are rich in pebbles, marl and red clay, which give the wine its distinctive, recognisable style.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place on the skins for 8–12 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation follows.

Ageing

The wine ages for 12 months in French oak barrels (225 L) and German oak barrels (2,500 L), giving a balanced mix of fruit and oak notes.

Tasting profile

Red fruit, ripe plum and jasmine are the signature notes. Fruit and oak are balanced.