BARBERA D'ALBA DOC

Tasting notes: bright ruby red colour with full hues. The nose is dominated by sensations of ripe red fruits. The aroma is intense, with notes of blackberry and plum. The taste is full-bodied and delicately tannic.

Food pairing: dishes with rich flavours, pasta, white and red meats, cheeses, and cured meats.

Vineyard

Municipality: Alba

Soil type: clayey, calcareous

Grape varieties: 100% Barbera

Year: 2021

Harvest: manual

Winemaking: after destemming and crushing, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature (around 30°C) in steel tanks. Maceration lasts approximately 12 days. Ageing in Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 10 months, then in bottle for a few months.

Alcohol content: 14%

Winemaker: Alessandro Bonelli

Serving temperature: 18 °C

Awards and distinctions:

Wine Enthusiast 2015 — 89

Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto

From the breathtaking views of La Morra to the rolling hills of Sinio, from the prestigious vineyards in the Barbaresco area, in the municipality of Alba, to the ancestral soils of Serralunga d'Alba, the property of the prestigious Alessandro Rivetto preserves and reveals some of the most authentic and emblematic expressions of Langhe. It is a unique heritage expressed in the wines it produces — authentic interpreters of the land, capable of telling its story with new nuances with each vintage. Production is born from careful listening to nature and a deep understanding of the vineyards; it seeks to highlight the unique character of each hillside, transforming it into wines with a distinct and recognisable identity.

The passion for wine and long experience in the sector — developed over a lifetime of learning and observation — are essential attributes of Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto. Alessandro's grandfather — Ercole — introduced him to the vineyards and the cellar, just as his great-grandfather Giovanni had done before him. Ercole had deep ties to his homeland. He knew how to transform his father's intuition and use it as a starting point to explore new productive possibilities.

In Alessandro's own words, "he gave me the pleasure of working with a smile on my face. I learned that from him: to love what I do and do what I love, bringing a smile to the people I meet and those who taste my wine."