Barbera d'Alba DOC 2022 - Massolino

Barbera d'Alba is a great classic of the Piedmontese tradition DOC is round, straightforward, vinous, perfect for pairings with typical local cuisine. Barbera d'Alba DOC is a typical wine of our area, the queen of tables of Langhe. We have chosen the vinification in steel only to underline its notes fruity. This Barbera is presented on the market in spring following the harvest. Soil type: medium-textured, tending towards calcareous. First year of production: 1896. Vinification and ageing: fermented for 10-12 days in stainless steel a temperatures around 30°C. Malolactic fermentation and a short refinement follow always in stainless steel; it is usually bottled and marketed in the spring of the year following the thousandth of production. Notes: thanks to the accurate selections, the excellent exposures and the very low yields yes they obtain high quality grapes that give very complex wines. With this product we want to propose the typicality of traditional Barbera: intriguing freshness, good body and a long finish. Tasting characteristics Appearance: intense purplish red. Nose: elegant, sweet and captivating, the intense and fruity notes emerge characteristics of Barbera. On the palate: vinous, fresh and well balanced. It is an easy to drink wine and not excessively demanding but at the same time tasty and rich. It is advisable drink it at a temperature of 18-20°C. It goes perfectly with the kitchen of Langhe and generally very tasty dishes. Excellent with first courses of pasta, rice and soups, braised or grilled red meats and medium-aged cheeses. Also perfect as an aperitif glass with appetizers and cold cuts.