Barbera d'Alba D.o.c “Donna Luciana”
The queen of the Langhe. She charms with her intriguing notes of blackberry, raspberry and violet. To the palate, Barbera d'Alba's crisp acidity perfectly matches with a unique balance and a lingering aftertaste.
The queen of the Langhe. She charms with her intriguing notes of blackberry, raspberry and violet. To the palate, Barbera d'Alba's crisp acidity perfectly matches with a unique balance and a lingering aftertaste.
Barbera d'Alba D.o.c. "Donna Luciana"
Vineyards:
• Area: Monforte d'Alba.
• Grapes: Barbera 100%.
• Exposure: South, south-west.
• Altitude: 460 – 480 mt s.l.m.
•Strains per hectare: 4500.
• Vine training: Guyot.
• Harvest period: mid-September.
Winery:
Manual harvesting, maceration with the skins for 15 days at a temperature of about 26° C, it completes malolactic fermentation before winter. During spring, it goes into oak barrels of 25 hL and it remains there for a period of at least 8 months.
• Alcohol content: 14,5%.
Tasting:
• Colour: Deep ruby red.
• Smell: Rich and elegant of dried rose and violet petals, wild strawberry, blackberry followed by spicy notes of black pepper and liquorice.
• Flavour: Medium-bodied with soft tannins, balanced, smooth and long-lasting.
• Temperature of service: 18°C.
• Food pairing: Well paired with first courses of the Italian tradition, grilled meat and vegetables, roasted chicken, salty and seasoned cheeses.
• Area: Monforte d'Alba.
• Grapes: Barbera 100%.
• Exposure: South, south-west.
• Altitude: 460 – 480 mt s.l.m.
•Strains per hectare: 4500.
• Vine training: Guyot.
• Harvest period: mid-September.
Winery:
Manual harvesting, maceration with the skins for 15 days at a temperature of about 26° C, it completes malolactic fermentation before winter. During spring, it goes into oak barrels of 25 hL and it remains there for a period of at least 8 months.
• Alcohol content: 14,5%.
Tasting:
• Colour: Deep ruby red.
• Smell: Rich and elegant of dried rose and violet petals, wild strawberry, blackberry followed by spicy notes of black pepper and liquorice.
• Flavour: Medium-bodied with soft tannins, balanced, smooth and long-lasting.
• Temperature of service: 18°C.
• Food pairing: Well paired with first courses of the Italian tradition, grilled meat and vegetables, roasted chicken, salty and seasoned cheeses.
Complete tasting
Tour of our vineyards, followed by tasting of 7 Moscone wines (including a Barolo).