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Wine name
Giacosa Fratelli Barbera D'Alba
Wine remark
This is the most widely known and largely grown vine in Piedmont. It is almost certain that its origin can be found on the Monferraro hills, but since last century it has extended largely into the zone of Alba. The crop is plentiful and constant and ripens in the first fortnighr of October. The bunches are conical-pyramidal-shaped and quite compact. The grapes are medium-sized and blueish-black.
BARBERA D'ALBA
Controlled Denomination of Origin
The vine is strong, versatile and gives a good yield. It is considered a superior wine. Barbera d'Alba presents organolepric features that differ from zone to zone. These characteristics become more evident after fining. It becomes a D.O.C. wine soon after the vintage, and after one year's ageing in wooden casks it can be called "Superiore".
Vine variety: Barbera
Colour: from deep ruby red when young it turns into garnet red with ageing.
Nose: winey, intense, fruity.
Palate: dry, cool in the mouth due to its considerable acidity. Ageing lends it fineness and brings its characteristics into harmony.
Minimum alcohol: 12° C.
Ageing: when the vintage is good, the bottle makes it even better and it may be stored for some years with good results.
Storage: horizontally, in a dry and cool place at a constant temperature.
Serving tips: at room temperature (16-18° C).
Best with simple dishes like game, roast beef, pork, boiled meats and strong cheeses.
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Producer Giacosa Fratelli
Volume 0.75 L
Color Red
Type Dry
Ranking DOC
Alcohol 12%
Barrel aging
Grape variety
Barbera 100%
Years
2003
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