Barbera d’Alba

 Denominazione di Origine Controllata

GRAPE-VARIETY: 100% Barbera

SOIL: medium consistency, slightly calcareous, fertile; at its best facing south south east, where it basks in the midday sun; medium-late ripener

VINE-TRAINING: classic row of vines with Guyot pruning; we choice the rootstocks according to the type of land, with most clones to obtain a wider bouquet

ALTITUDE: 450-500 m

COLOUR: garnet with violaceous hue

NOSE: intense smell of sour black cherry, cherry preserved in alcohol and jam

TASTE: marked acidity which go beyond the hot alcohol

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18-20° C

MATCHING TIPS: typical dishes of the Piedmont’s kitchen, especially with sliced salami, cold meats, red meat, cheese and salted cakes 

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS:

Barbera d’Alba 2021

James Suckling – 89 points

Barbera d’Alba 2020

“I vini di Veronelli 2024”  –   87 points

Barbera d’Alba 2019

 “I vini di Veronelli 2023”  –   86 points

Barbera d’Alba 2018
“I vini di Veronelli 2022” – 85 points

 Barbera d’Alba 2017
“I vini di Veronelli 2021” – 86 points
“Yearbook Best Italian Wines 2021” – Luca Maroni – 92 points

Barbera d’Alba 2016
“I vini di Veronelli 2020” – 87 points
“Yearbook Best Italian Wines 2020” – Luca Maroni – 91 points

Barbera d’Alba 2015
“I vini di Veronelli 2019” – 86 points
“Yearbook Best Italian Wines 2019” – Luca Maroni – 90 points

Barbera d’Alba 2014
“I vini di Veronelli 2018” – 86 points

Barbera d’Alba 2013:
“I vini di Veronelli 2017” – 86 points

Barbera d’Alba 2012
“I vini di Veronelli 2016” – 87 points

Barbera d’Alba 2011
“I vini di Veronelli 2015” – 87 points
“Yearbook Best Italian Wines 2013” – Luca Maroni” – 81 points