2025 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d’Alba DOC
Region Barbera d'Alba
Harvest Dates 12 Sep 2025 to 29 Sep 2025
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Blend of estate vineyards across diverse terroirs in the Alba region
Bottling Date 16 Feb 2026
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Parcels were fermented separately, with skin contact lasting up to 26 days and selected submerged-cap fermentation; the wine subsequently aged for approximately 3 months in stainless steel.
Certifications Equalitas
Tasting Notes Brilliant purple; blackberry, prune, blueberry, violet, fresh herbs and subtle graphite; succulent and bright, with dark berries, freshness, energy, a gentle herbal note and an elegant mineral-driven finish

2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Barbera (listed as the dominant grape)
Drinking Window 2025-2028
Classification Barbera d’Alba DOC
Region Barbera d'Alba
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The importer lists the 2024 wine’s farming method as natural farming.
Tasting Notes Fresh and vibrant; concentrated ripe raspberry, red cherry and bramble fruit, pink-grapefruit zest and rosemary; balanced with smooth, seamless tannins

2023 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d’Alba DOC
Region Barbera d'Alba
Harvest Dates 25 Sep 2023 to 15 Oct 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Estate-owned vineyards characterized by a wide variety of soils
Bottling Date 8 Mar 2024
Closure Cork
Production Details The different Barbera parcels were fermented separately; skin-contact maceration lasted approximately 25–28 days. The wine matured for approximately 5 months, principally in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Bright color with violet nuances; red fruits, roses and fresh plums; crunchy and juicy palate with sweet and fresh red fruit, spices, blackberry, blueberry and currant

Producer Information

Address
Piazza della Vite e del Vino, 1, Fraz. Vergne, 12060 Barolo (CN), Italy
Phone
+39 0173 56257
Owner
Aldo Vaira, Milena Vaira
Cellarmaster
Giuseppe Vaira

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