Winery E. Pira & FigliBarbera d'Alba Superiore
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the Winery E. Pira & Figli
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery E. Pira & Figli in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery E. Pira & Figli in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Superiore
The Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery E. Pira & Figli matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of goat cheese and spinach lasagne, locro criollo (argentina) or green lentils strasbourg style.
Details and technical informations about Winery E. Pira & Figli's Barbera d'Alba Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Sylvaner
The sylvaner is grown mainly in Germany and Alsace. The buds are somewhat cottony and the young leaves are green. The same applies to the ribbed branches. Once mature, the dominant colour is golden-green and small elliptical berries with small to medium-sized bunches can be seen. The ripe fruit is then adorned by five-lobed leaves. This variety is susceptible to chlorosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and mildew. It is also sensitive to frost and wind because of its long branches. It can be grown in any kind of soil, although it prefers stony, sandy and light soils. It is indeed moderately acidic and offers a complex set of aromas such as bitter almond, fruity and floral background. The taste has an excellent mixture of honey and candied or dried fruits.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Alba Superiore from Winery E. Pira & Figli are 2016, 2007, 2017, 2010 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery E. Pira & Figli
The Winery E. Pira & Figli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Barbera d'Alba to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Barbera d'Alba
The wine region of Barbera d'Alba is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bospoeper or the Domaine Roberto Voerzio produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Barbera d'Alba are Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Barbera d'Alba often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of oil, pomegranate or sage.
The wine region of Piedmont
Piedmont (Piemonte) holds an unrivalled place among the world's finest wine regions. Located in northwestern Italy, it is home to more DOCG wines than any other Italian region, including such well-known and respected names as Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera d'Asti. Though famous for its Austere, Tannic, Floral">floral reds made from Nebbiolo, Piedmont's biggest success story in the past decade has been Moscato d'Asti, a Sweet, Sparkling white wine. Piedmont Lies, as its name suggests, at the foot of the Western Alps, which encircle its northern and western sides and form its naturally formidable border with Provence, France.
The word of the wine: Lyon pot
A 46 cl bottle with a thick bottom, typical of the Lyon region, especially used to serve Beaujolais wines drawn from the barrel.
