Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2021 - Adriano Marco e Vittorio

Originating from the picturesque hills of San Rocco Seno d'Elvio (Alba) and Neive, this wine celebrates the distinguished Barbera grapes of the Langa. The grapes are gently crushed and destemmed, then spontaneously fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After a ten-day fermentation, the wine undergoes racking and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in steel, enhancing its smoothness and complexity. It is then cold stabilized and aged for 6 months in large oak barrels, with an additional 9 months of bottle maturation to refine its complexity and depth. The wine's ruby red hue, deepening to garnet with age, encases a vibrant fragrance of blackberry, jam, and spices, coupled with a delicate yet intense bouquet. On the palate, it is full-bodied, complex, and harmoniously balanced, making it an ideal match for a variety of dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with traditional Italian cuisine such as lasagna with ragù, meat-stuffed agnolotti, or stuffed guinea fowl, and beautifully complements cheeses such as Bra Duro, Gorgonzola, or Toma. This wine also offers versatility, enhancing the flavors of vegetarian pizza, grilled hamburgers, or even Chinese fried pork with sweet and sour sauce. This wine embodies the essence of Italian winemaking tradition, capturing the soul of its terroir and the dedication behind every bottle.

Denomination: Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
Vintage: 2021
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Barbera
Region: Piedmont (IT), San Rocco Seno d'Elvio (CN)
Refinement: Big Oak
Serving temperature: 16/18°C
Alcohol content: 14% vol.

The Adriano winery is a historic family-run farm located in the Seno d'Elvio valley, in the province of Alba, in Piedmont. Founded in the early 1900s as sharecropping, the Adriano family gradually acquired land until it now owns 30 hectares of vineyards divided into Mottura, Avoglieri Argantino and Basarin. Their attention to nature and biodiversity has led them to surround their vineyards with woods and hazelnut groves, thus creating a microclimatic force for the grapes. The Adrianos cultivate their grapes without the use of herbicides, in an ideal environment where the soils are rich in blue marl and the slopes are marked, to ensure the highest quality of the grapes. The Adriano winery stands out for its traditional winemaking style, which involves the rigorous aging of their Barbaresco red wines primarily in unroasted Slavonian oak barrels to enhance and distinguish the terroirs of the wines. The Adriano family represents the identity of the people of Langa, with the continuity, dedication and low profile that characterize them. Their cellar is located in a secluded and less noble corner of the Langa, where you can breathe the purest and most popular air of Piedmont. The company's future looks promising, thanks to the fertile and dynamic growth potential and the family's passion for the vineyard. The Adriano farm is a classic example of a family-run farm that represents a true tradition in Piedmont.