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SKU:
16934
Brand:
Tenuta Rocca
Intense purplish ruby red color with violet reflections. Intense nose of red fruits (raspberry and black cherry) and fine spices. In the mouth the marked but sweet acidity makes it round and full; in closing notes of toasted hazelnut.
€23.23
SKU:
16930
Brand:
Tenuta Rocca
Intense and vibrant ruby red colour. The fresh, floral and fruity nose is the prelude to the smooth and pleasantly velvety drink, juicy closure. Multifaceted wine.
€12.85
SKU:
16489
Brand:
Valter Bera
Bears a woman's name (Elena) this ruby red wine with garnet reflections that ages in the cellar before bottling. It offers sensations of ripe fruit to the nose and a long, slightly vanilla-flavoured aromatic persistence. In the mouth it is dry, fruity, pleasantly acidic, full-bodied and harmonious. It goes well with roasts and stewed meats, cooked cured meats, game stews.
€14.27
SKU:
16487
Brand:
Valter Bera
Wine of great structure, good harmony and long persistence. It has a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections, intense fruity aromas of currants and blackberries, supported by a note of vanilla. The dry, pleasantly acidic, highly sapid flavor goes well with cured meats, roasted and boiled red meats, well-aged cheeses.
€10.61
SKU:
16265
Brand:
Massolino
€12.91
A great classic of the Piedmontese tradition, Barbera d'Alba DOC is round, frank, vinous, perfect for pairings with the typical cuisine of the area.
€12.91
SKU:
16247
Brand:
Massolino
A mature and structured Barbera, which receives greater expressive depth thanks to a longer aging period. It is put on the market starting from the second year of ageing.
€26.01
SKU:
15546
Brand:
Monchiero Carbone
Definitely the most widespread and cultivated vine in Piedmont since the end of the 19th century, Barbera has also spread to the Alba area, adapting well to the environment thanks to its rusticity. Respecting tradition, without giving in to fashions and without erasing its peculiarities, Monchiero Carbone's Barbera d'Alba DOC 2017 is a wine capable of simultaneously narrating the grape variety, the vintage, the territory and all the dynamism of its typology. After the harvest, the vinification continues for about 15 days to then begin a short period of aging: 70% in stainless steel containers and the remaining 30% in oak, for a period of one year. The result is a red that expresses itself with depth and momentum in the glass, for a product that can be drunk willingly and to be fully enjoyed without thinking too much about it.
In the glass it has a beautiful intense red imbued with vivacity. The nose expresses its fruity fragrance without hesitation with clear sensations of black cherry and cherries, followed by pleasantly free-range notes of wet earth. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with an attack of lively freshness, which opens up to a juicy fruit, accompanied by light tannins and a finish of good persistence.
Throughout the meal and, given its versatility and its fresh and fruity vein, it is the ideal companion to mixed grills, especially pork chop and sausage.
€13.05
SKU:
15542
Brand:
Monchiero Carbone
From the Mombirone cru, one of the hills surrounding the town of Canale. the family wine tradition was born, since in 1918 the great-grandmother Clotilde bought the first small plot, already then planted with Barbera vines, where the excellent results of the vine on the clay-limestone soils of this hill had long been recognized. It is here that, after more than a century, the best Barbera grapes are born, with which the family wanted to give life to an exceptional Grand Cru worthy of celebrating a special anniversary: the 100th harvest of Barbera d'Alba MonBirone. Numbered bottles, for a total production of this vintage equal to 10577. The grape harvest normally takes place in the first week of October, after pressing the alcoholic fermentation begins, carried out in the traditional way and lasting 15/20 days. After racking, the wine is placed in 225-litre wooden barrels where malolactic fermentation and refinement will take place, which can last between 15 and 20 months. After being bottled, the wine rests for about 6 months in the underground cellars before being put on the market. A deep wine with an intense ruby red color, with violet hues. On the nose it offers a rich and broad aroma, ranging from intense aromas of undergrowth, cocoa and spices, to sweet fruity notes of red fruits and plums, offering a sensational riot on the nose. The entrance to the palate immediately shows great power and a complex structure; it is the alcohol that ensures an initial softness, then balanced by the acidity, thus giving lightness to the fruity pulp. The finish is long and persistent, and offers a pleasant sense of freshness and good harmony between fruity and woody sensations. Its important alcohol content and good acidity recommend its combination with meats prepared with long cooking and medium-aged cheeses; a superb red that will give quality and sensory journeys to your palates.
€65.00
SKU:
152
Brand:
Grimaldi Luigino
€8.20
€6.97
This wine comes from a careful selection of the best grapes from the vineyard of the Vigna Vecchia Groppone family, located in the municipality of Diano d'Alba.
Introduction
Barbera d'Alba is one of the most appreciated red wines of Italian enology. Obtained from Barbera grapes, a native variety of Piedmont, this wine stands out for its fruity and slightly tannic flavour. The Alba production area, in particular, is known for its clayey and calcareous soils which give the wine a unique and intense taste. In this article we will find out everything about Barbera d'Alba wine, from its history to its production, passing through the organoleptic characteristics and food pairings.
History
Barbera d'Alba has ancient origins, dating back to Roman times. It was one of the first grape varieties to be grown in the Piedmont region, along with Nebbiolo and Dolcetto. Initially considered a "popular" variety compared to the more noble Nebbiolo, Barbera has been able to earn the respect of wine enthusiasts thanks to its versatility and its ability to adapt to the most varied terrains.
Organoleptic characteristics
Barbera d'Alba wine stands out for its intense ruby red color and its fruity aroma, with hints of cherry, plum and spices. In the mouth it is soft and velvety, with a fruity flavor and a slightly tannic note. Depending on the aging period and production techniques, the wine may have different organoleptic characteristics, but its freshness and acidity remain constant.
Production
The Barbera d'Alba production area extends between the Langhe hills, north of Alba. The production disciplinary states that the wine is obtained from Barbera grapes grown in this area and that its alcohol content is between 12.5% and 14.5%. The vinification involves fermentation in steel or wood, followed by an aging period which can last from 6 to 18 months. The wine can be marketed from 1 March of the year following the harvest.
Food pairings
Barbera d'Alba is a versatile wine that adapts to different gastronomic combinations. Thanks to its freshness and acidity, it goes perfectly with meat dishes, such as roasts and braised meats. In particular, the combination with raw beef, typical of Piedmont, is a winning choice. The wine also goes well with mushroom-based dishes, aged cheeses and cured meats.
Barbera d'Alba is a dry and pleasantly tannic red wine, with a strong but at the same time elegant character. It is produced in various areas of Piedmont, but the most important area is that of the hills between the provinces of Asti and Alessandria, where the climate is particularly suitable for the cultivation of vines. The denomination Barbera d'Alba DOC can only be used for wines produced with grapes grown in this area.
Barbera d'Alba is characterized by an intense ruby red color with violet reflections. The nose perceives aromas of ripe red fruit, such as cherry and plum, but also notes of spice and vanilla. In the mouth it is pleasantly tannic, but at the same time soft and round, with a persistent and balanced taste.
Barbera d'Alba is a very versatile wine, which goes well with many dishes of Italian cuisine. It is perfect with first courses based on meat sauce, such as the classic pasta with meat sauce, but it also lends itself well to accompanying grilled or stewed red meat. Furthermore, thanks to its balanced acidity, it also goes well with aged cheeses.
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