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RedBarbera d’Alba DOC

Barbera d’Alba DOC

by Terre del Barolo · Piedmont, Italy

TypeRed
AppellationBarbera d’Alba DOC
Grapes100% Barbera
VineyardGrapes from municipalities in the Langhe area
LineVinum Vita Est
Vintages2022
Terre del BaroloPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Barbera sourced from municipalities in the Langhe area. The vineyards have calcareous-clay soils and are trained on vertical trellises with Guyot pruning. Maximum yield is 10 tonnes per hectare. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand during the first half of October.

Grapes

100% Barbera.

Vinification

The grapes are destemmed and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at 24–26°C with 3–6 days of skin contact. Malolactic fermentation is complete.

Ageing

The wine matures for 3–4 months in stainless steel before bottling.

Technical data

Available vintage: 2022. Alcohol: 14.5% vol.

Tasting profile

Intense ruby red with purple hues. Blackberry, cherry and rose give a combined fruity and floral aromatic profile. The palate is medium-bodied, pleasantly acidic and notably easy to drink.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 18–20°C. Intended for immediate enjoyment, it pairs with pasta dishes, savoury soups, mixed boiled meats, cold cuts and fairly fresh soft cheeses.