A WINE REGION IN ITALY
Barbera d'Alba
Medium to full-bodied, high-acid reds with ripe cherry and plum flavors; modern versions balance fruit with freshness.
About Barbera d'Alba
Barbera d'Alba is a wine region in Italy, in the Piedmont area (classified DOC). It makes red wine. Our database holds 580 wines from here.
The grapes of Barbera d'Alba
The main grapes are Barbera. The appellation table lists them as: Barbera.
Style in the glass
Medium to full-bodied, high-acid reds with ripe cherry and plum flavors; modern versions balance fruit with freshness. It is a warm, dry place to grow grapes.
Climate and soil
Warm continental with significant diurnal temperature variation. Hills around Alba with calcareous marl and limestone soils, plus sandier soils on the Roero side of the Tanaro.
The rules
- Blending: Min 85% Barbera; up to 15% other non-aromatic red grapes of the Piedmont region (Nebbiolo commonly).
- Ageing: Superiore: min 12 months aging, at least 4 months of which in wood.
What to eat with Barbera d'Alba
Tajarin pasta, brasato, roasted meats, salumi, aged cow cheese.
More wine regions in Italy
Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Chianti Classico, Langhe and Bolgheri.
Good to know
Barbera d'Alba's high acidity and low tannins can lead somms to underestimate its food-pairing versatility and ageability; top examples can age well for a decade or more.
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