BARBERA D'ALBA
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA
SUPERIORE MASSUCCHI
The Barbera grape variety first appeared in the Langa Hills in the early 1900s, when the arduous task of reconstructing the vineyards destroyed by the phylloxera was taken up throughout the region. Being quite rustic, it adapts well to the environment and the particular composition of the area’s soil.
Municipality of production
Massucchi Village in the administrative division of Perno in Monforte d’Alba
Grape Variety
100% Barbera
Aspect
South, South-West
Altitude (a.s.l.)
250/300 m
Soil
Compact and deep bluish grey calcareous marls
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning
Age of the vineyard (years)
30
Plant density
4.500 plants
Cropping level per hectare
80 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, long submerged-cap maceration 3 weeks (based on the vintage)
Vinification
In steel temperature controlled vats at 28°-29°
Maturation
6 months in stainless steel vats
Ageing
12 months in large 50-hL Slavonian oak barrels
Grado Alcolico
14% Vol (based on the vintage)
Acidity
5,6 gr/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0,3-0,5 gr/l
Characteristics
Ruby red colour with garnet highlights that grow more evident as years go by; delicate, alcohol-rich, intense, full and lingering aromas; warm, full flavour,complex, dry and harmonious
Serving temperature
18°-20°C
Recommended pairing
Snacks, not very spicy lunchmeats, fresh cheeses, crustaceans
Bottle size
0.75 L / 1.5 L. >
AWARDS >
GUIDA | guide | ANNATA | vintage | PUNTEGGIO | score | PREMI | awards |
|---|---|---|---|
Falstaff | 2018 | 90/100 | |
Falstaff | 2017 | 91/100 | |
Bibenda | 2017 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2016 | ||
Gambero Rosso | 2016 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2015 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2014 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2013 | ||
Guida Vitae | 2012 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2012 | ||
Luca Maroni | 2011 | 90/100 | |
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2011 | ||
I Vini di Veronelli | Guida Oro | 2010 | ||
Mundus Vini | 2007 |