Barbera D’Alba D.O.C. Barbera d’Alba is the region’s most popular red wine, the Piedmontese wine par excellence. Barbera d’Alba D.O.C. Le Clivie is the product of a terroir with unique characteristics, capable of offering a robust yet fine and elegant wine.
GRAPE 100% Barbera APPELLATION Barbera d’Alba D.O.C.
PRODUCTION ZONE Alba, Albaretto della Torre, Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monchiero, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, Roddino, Serralunga d'Alba, Verduno, Piedmont, Italy
CLIMATE Temperate, dry in summer and damp in winter
VINIFICATION Destemming and crushing, followed by temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation at24/26°C and 3/6 days’ maceration, with frequent pumping over
ALCOHOL 14,5°
TOTAL ACIDITY 6,30 g/l RESIDUAL SUGAR 0,64 g/l SERVINGTEMPERATURE 16-18°C BOTTLE SIZE 0.75 L
DRINKABILITY The wine is bottled in glass and has no date of expiry. We recommend storage in a cool, dry place. To fully appreciate the qualities of the wine, it is best drunk within 24 months
COLOUR Deep ruby red, with purplish nuances BOUQUET Characteristic, with fruity notes of blackberry
and cherry
PALATE Full-bodied, intense and solid, with a pleasant acidity
PAIRING Ideal with cured meats, pasta, soups, mixed boiled meats, typical Piedmontese dishes such as bagna cauda (traditional Piedmontese garlic and anchovy dip served hot with vegetables) or fritto misto (a fried selection of savoury and sweet foods).
