Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $32.65Original €29.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
Region Barbera d'Alba
Soil Limestone-rich slopes
Harvest Dates September 28 to October 6, 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age The wine pays tribute to the estate's oldest vines, planted in 1949
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Bottling Date August 18 (year not stated)
Production Details Average 45-day vinification with gentle punch-down extraction followed by submerging the cap; spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; maturation for 4 months in Slavonian oak casks followed by an average of 5 months in stainless steel. Permanent grass cover and spontaneous vegetation are used in the vineyards.
Certifications Equalitas; organic certification body not named
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; violet, plum, cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, subtle balsamic notes and gentle spice; rich and vibrant palate with dark fruit, silky tannins and a long balsamic finish
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.48 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 6.32 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
Region Barbera d'Alba
Soil Limestone-rich slopes
Harvest Dates September 25 to October 26, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age The wine pays tribute to the estate's oldest vines, planted in 1949
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats for malolactic fermentation
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Bottling Date 21 Aug 2024
Sulfites 53.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Average 41-day vinification with a partially submerged cap, gentle punch-downs and pump-overs; temperature rose freely but remained below 29–30°C; spontaneous malolactic fermentation followed in stainless steel. Maturation was 4 months in Slavonian oak casks followed by 3 months in stainless steel. Superiore.de separately recommends serving at 18–20°C.
Certifications IT-BIO-015
Tasting Notes Inky ruby with violet reflections; blackcurrant, rose petals, graphite and thyme; plum and crisp black fruit, vibrant acidity, silky tannins, blackberry, candied fruit and a mineral finish
Food Pairing Hearty snacks, grilled dishes, medium-aged cheese, pizza, pasta, casseroles and strongly flavored game dishes
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
Region Barbera d'Alba
Harvest Dates September 16 to September 21, 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age Selection from the oldest estate vineyards, including vines planted in 1949
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Bottling Date 10 Aug 2023
Closure Cork
Production Details Vinification lasted 42 days, with a partially submerged cap, gentle punch-downs and pump-overs; free fermentation temperature remained below 29°C; malolactic fermentation followed in stainless-steel vats. The wine then matured in large Slavonian oak casks; the source gives no maturation duration.
Tasting Notes Violet, candied wild blueberries and sweet spices; fresh plum, menthol and balsamic notes, finely textured tannins and a persistent finish
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $32.65Original €29.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Piazza della Vite e del Vino, 1, Fraz. Vergne, 12060 Barolo (CN), Italy
Phone
+39 0173 56257
Email
Owner
Aldo Vaira, Milena Vaira
Cellarmaster
Giuseppe Vaira