Winery Marchesi AlfieriAlfiera Barbera d'Asti 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 Alfiera Barbera d'Asti Superiore from the Winery Marchesi Alfieri
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alfiera Barbera d'Asti Superiore of Winery Marchesi Alfieri in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alfiera Barbera d'Asti Superiore of Winery Marchesi Alfieri in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Alfiera Barbera d'Asti Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Alfiera Barbera d'Asti Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Alfiera Barbera d'Asti Superiore
The Alfiera Barbera d'Asti Superiore of Winery Marchesi Alfieri matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta with basil, mouse of lamb with thyme or filet mignon in a crust.
Details and technical informations about Winery Marchesi Alfieri's Alfiera Barbera d'Asti Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Meslier Saint-François
Meslier Saint François is a French grape variety that comes from the Gatinais, located south of the Paris basin. It was obtained from a cross between Chenin and Gouais Blanc. It is planted on a surface area of 50 ha in France and is often confused with Arbois, hence the synonym it shares with the latter, Orbois. Its berries and clusters are of normal size. Its adult leaves have convex teeth. Meslier Saint François is not very vigorous, but it remains fertile. It buds early, 3 days before Chasselas. It is often exposed to spring frosts and is susceptible to oidium and grey rot. Meslier Saint François produces flat, light wines with little alcohol. When distilled, its eaux de vie are full of bouquet and fine. It can thus be used in the blending of grape varieties that produce cognac or armagnac.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alfiera Barbera d'Asti Superiore from Winery Marchesi Alfieri are 2001, 2017, 2014, 2012 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Marchesi Alfieri
The Winery Marchesi Alfieri is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Barbera d'Asti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Barbera d'Asti
The wine region of Barbera d'Asti is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Coppo or the Domaine Luigi Spertino produce mainly wines red. On the nose of Barbera d'Asti often reveals types of flavors of cream, dark fruit or cassis and sometimes also flavors of caramel, raisin or stone. In the mouth of Barbera d'Asti is a powerful with a nice freshness.
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: Power
Character of a wine that is full-bodied, generous and has a rich bouquet.
