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Barbera d'Alba DOC

by Sordo · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
Barbera d’AlbaDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Barbera
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
18–20 °C
Keeps for
2–5 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
SordoPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Barbera is grown in the company's own vineyards in the Langhe, on clay-limestone soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, then destemmed and crushed. The must macerates for two weeks with the berries kept submerged. Fermentation takes place at around 28 °C in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine is aged for 6 months in steel vats to preserve the fresh fruit character of the grape, then rests in bottle for a further 3 months.

Tasting profile

Juicy and refreshing, with a rich aroma. Lively acidity is a defining feature and makes the palate feel softer.

Serving and pairing

Versatile with a wide range of foods; the text names no specific dishes.

Vintage notes

The text gives no weather details for 2024.

Label / history

One of the first labels produced by this long-established winery.