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Barbera d’Alba DOC is an appellation of Piedmont, in northwest Italy, famed for its tangy, cherry-like red wines made from Barbera grapes.
Barbera has ancient origins, although it has only been traceably documented since the 17th century. It was first cited in an official document in 1798, by Count Giuseppe Nuvolone-Pergamo of Scandaluzzo, deputy director of the Società Agraria di Torino (Agrarian Society of Turin). The count is credited with creating the first definitive list of Piedmont’s wine grape varieties. Barbera based wines were well regarded even then, for their rustic yet generous character.
The Alba viticultural area covers both the town of Alba and the surrounding Langhe hills, and overlaps with those of Piedmont’s two most famous red wines.
Barbera vines thrive in the chalky, limestone-rich clay soils here. The best Barbera d’Alba wines are sourced from hillside vineyard sites close to Barolo.
Barbera d’Alba DOC is made from the Barbera grape (85-100%) with the permitted addition of the native Nebbiolo (0-15%).
Barbera d’Alba DOC is ruby red wine as young. With age, it becomes more garnet. The scent is fruity, intense and varied while the taste is full-bodied, dry and with a touch of refreshing acidity.
Due to its high acidity, Barbera d’Alba is best given several years of bottle age, to allow the fruit, oak, tannins and acidity to integrate.
This wine, made mostly with Barbera grapes has cherry, raspberry and blueberry aromas and pairs well with Antipasto, pasta and risotto.
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