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2021 Barbera d'Alba, Superiore, Diego & Damiano Barale, Piedmont, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Barbera
Not ready
Product: 20218151768
2021 Barbera d'Alba, Superiore, Diego & Damiano Barale, Piedmont, Italy

Description

Diego and Damiano Barale’s Barbera d’Alba Superiore comes from the younger vines in their San Giovanni vineyard. These were planted in 2016, on heavier clay soils than their Barolo or Dolcetto counterparts, and were aged in 100% new oak botti. The 2021 vintage was excellent in both quality and quantity, resulting in a lot of freshness that’s perfect for this youthful wine. The nose is very pretty and the palate bursts with spice and fruit, while its tannins have a silky charm and a glossy finish. This is an energetic and open Barbera, which is ready to drink now but can be enjoyed for years to come.

Drink 2023 – 2030

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity Not ready
Grape List Barbera
Body Full Bodied
Producer Diego e Damiano Barale

About this wine

Barbera

Barbera is planted extensively in Piedmont and south-west Lombardy and accounts for over 50% of the wine produced in the region. The majority is sold simply as Barbera del Piemonte, but the best wines are the DOCs, Barbera d'Alba and Barbera d'Asti. It ripens late (after Dolcetto but before Nebbiolo).
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Barbera d’Alba

Barbera d’Alba

Barbera d'Alba is a red wine from Piedmont, Italy, made mainly from the Barbera grape. It's known for its vibrant red and black fruit flavours, refreshing acidity, and food-friendly nature. Versatile with Italian cuisine, it is a beloved choice in Piedmont despite being regularly overshadowed by Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
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Diego e Damiano Barale

Situated in the village of Barolo, Barale is one of the great winemaking names of Piedmont, with a winemaking legacy dating back to the 17th century. Brothers Diego and Damiano Barale are the latest and most exciting new branch of this impressive lineage. The brothers took the helm in 2012, following in the footsteps of their late father Carlo, and are committed to producing incredible vintage-specific wines from select parcels across Barolo and Monforte.
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