The wine region of Barbera del Monferrato Superiore is located in the region of Barbera del Monferrato of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tenuta Tenaglia or the Domaine Iuli produce mainly wines red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Barbera del Monferrato Superiore are Nebbiolo, Pinot noir and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Barbera del Monferrato Superiore often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pepper or peach and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, vanilla or coffee.
In the mouth of Barbera del Monferrato Superiore is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 47 estates and châteaux in the of Barbera del Monferrato Superiore, producing 61 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Barbera del Monferrato Superiore go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork.
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
