Barbera d’Alba DOC Martinella

Barbera d’Alba is a red that goes perfectly with mixed boiled meats, roasts and aged cheeses. At sight it is bright and of an intense red. The nose is fine, winy and fruity with notes of licorice and ripe berries. In the mouth it is balanced, with very intense, decidedly fruity aftertaste sensations. Medium-bodied, vivid and juicy, with marked acidity and powdery tannins. It’s sharp and focused, with a chalky finish.

Grape Variety
Barbera

Municipality
Monforte d’Alba

Average vine's age
25 years

Exposure
South, south-west

Soil
Clay, sandy, silty

Elevation
250 masl

Harvest
End of September, first ten days of October, manual harvest

Vinification
Destemming-crushing -Controlled temperature fermentation at 25°C – average maceration time of about 15 days in steel tanks. Maturation of about 10 months in tonneaux and barriques of second passage. Minimum 6 months in bottle before release.

Features
At the sight it is a bright and intense red. The bouquet is fine, vinous and fruity with a hint of liquorice that adds interest. In the mouth it is balanced, with very intense retro-olfactory sensations, decidedly fruity. Longevity over 10 years.

Winemaker’s note
To pair with stuffed pasta, bollito misto, arrosti and mature cheeses.

Alc.
15% Vol.

Serving temperature
18°-20°C