89/100
Vinous
This Barbera d'Alba, with its deep, intense purple-red color, reveals elegant notes of blackberry and sweet spices on the nose. Ample and generous on the palate, with good acidity and a long finish of red fruits. Ideal companion to a good osso bucco...
Features
Estate
Domaine Elio Altare
Vintage
2022
Designation
Barbera d'Alba
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
100% Barbera
Terroirs
Calcareous and sandy soils, east and northeast exposure
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Skin maceration in whole bunches in temperature-controlled rotating stainless steel tanks for 3-4 days
Breeding
5 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, intense violet-red colour
Nose
Elegant notes of blackberry and sweet spices
Mouth
Ample and generous, good acidity, long finish with red fruit notes
Serve
À 14-16°
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with osso bucco, tagliatelle, ravioli, white meats...
Elio Altare Estate
Barbera d'Alba
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (guide 2022) 89/100 (Vintage 2021)
Customer reviews
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