Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Barbera
Appellation
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Vineyard Designation
Single vineyard in Madonna di Como
Harvest Date
End of September, 2018
Alcohol %
14.3
2020 Barbera d'Alba DOC
The Barbarian
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Bright ruby, this classic Barbera d'Alba demonstrates typical characteristics such as ripe plum, blackberry, baking spices and toast. Soft tannins, coupled with vibrant acidity, showcase Barbera’s ability to be a modern wine.
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Bright ruby with purple tints, this floral, yet structured wine demonstrates classic characteristics of Barbera d'Alba such as bright cherry, blueberry, and raspberries with hints of white pepper and mint. Soft and smooth tannins, coupled with vibrant acidity, showcase Barbera’s ability to be a highly celebrated wine.
Vineyard Notes
From a single vineyard 10 minutes south of Alba called Madonna di Como where the soil is a mix of calcareous marl with layers of blue/grey limestone; similar to the soils of eastern Barolo. Soil is a mix of calcareous marl with layers of blue/grey limestone, Tortonian epoch Sant'Agata marl which is made of 30% sand, 55% clay, and 15% sandstone. Climate: hot summers and colder winters combined with well-drained soils provide the perfect conditions for Barbera.
Production Notes
Aged 8 months in Slavonian Botti before being transported to Denver, CO, where the wine is barreled, then bottled.
Production
Pizza, bruschetta, caprese salad and chicken piccata.
Other Notes
Barbera is Italy’s fifth most planted grape, found almost in every corner of the country, however, Piedmont is considered its home. Revered for its deep red color, theorizing the origin of the name derives from barbaro, "barbarian".
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Barbera
Appellation
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Vineyard Designation
Single vineyard in Madonna di Como
Harvest Date
End of September, 2018
Alcohol %
14.3