Barbera d'Alba

Barbera is the most widespread grape variety grown in Piedmont. A wine with an intense purple red color and with ruby ​​reflections. The nose has hints of red fruits and a pleasant vinosity. In the mouth it recalls the fruit already perceived on the nose, with a pleasant acidity that invites you to drink. Because it is a "rustic" wine for the whole meal.

Barbera d’Alba is today a prestigious wine. Rich in colors that generally refer to the purple ruby and precisely that of cardinal dresses. The scent is ample and composite. With fruity notes reminiscent of blackberry, cherry, strawberry and red fruit jam and spicy hints. That recall cinnamon, vanilla and green pepper. The flavor, full and full-bodied, attenuates the characteristic acidity typical of the grape. Small woods suitable for the type of wine are successfully used. Precisely because they also dampen the acidity which - it should be specified - remains essential. For the balance of taste of the product and for a good, pleasant drinkability and digestibility.

Moreover this his allowed the Piedmontese winemakers in regions like Alba to give their best sites over to the more difficult to cultivate Nebbiolo and still produce quality wine with Barbera. Do, this could be consumed earlier while the Nebbiolo ages. Harvest for Barbera usually takes place in late September-early October. Usually two weeks after Dolcetto has been picked.