Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore
Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore has a full, structured, and enveloping character, with a long finish. The aromatic bouquet reveals hints of red berry fruit, candied fruit, fruit under spirits, and spices. Full and fresh on the palate, it combines great drinkability with its structured character.
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Category
Still Red Wine
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Grape varieties
100% Barbera
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Region
Italy, Piedmont
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Appellation
Barbera d’Alba DOC
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Vineyard
Monforte d'Alba, San Sebastiano and Novello, MGA Ravera (6.4 acres in total)
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Vinification
Hand-harvest. Soft pressing followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks for about 30 days.
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Ageing
In 50hl Stockinger Austrian oak barrels where it will remain for 10 months. After bottling it remains at least 14 months in bottle.
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Soil
Sant’Agata marl, sandy-silty, limestone-rich
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Age of The Vines
37 and 55 years
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Vineyard Density
1,821 vines/acre
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Production
15,000 bottles/year