Winery Castello di VerdunoBricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba
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 Bricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba from the Winery Castello di Verduno
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba of Winery Castello di Verduno in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Bricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba of Winery Castello di Verduno in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Bricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba
Pairings that work perfectly with Bricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba
Original food and wine pairings with Bricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba
The Bricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba of Winery Castello di Verduno matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of lasagne, chicken bonne femme or green lentils strasbourg style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Verduno's Bricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba.
Discover the grape variety: Favorita
Lively, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an elegant palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (acacia), white-fleshed fruits (apple, pear) and saline notes. Refreshing profile, best drunk young. Grown in the Roero and Langhe, a Piedmontese alternative to Ligurian Vermentino. Genetically identical to Vermentino, an autochthonous white variety from Piedmont.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bricco del Cucule Barbera d'Alba from Winery Castello di Verduno are 2012, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Castello di Verduno
The Winery Castello di Verduno is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 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
Premium Piedmontese Barbera around Alba (heart of the Langhe). Fleshier, more concentrated reds than neighbouring Asti, with signature notes of ripe black cherry, candied plum, violet and sweet spices, characteristic fresh acidity and round tannins. Frequent barrel ageing (chocolate, vanilla). Generous palate, accessible young, age-worthy Superiore versions.
The wine region of Piedmont
Kingdom of Nebbiolo: Barolo and Barbaresco DOCG, long-ageing reds with firm tannins and lively acidity, complex aromas of withered rose, sour cherry, tar, truffle and undergrowth. More accessible, tangy Barbera on red fruit, supple, crisp Dolcetto. Sweet, floral sparkling Moscato d'Asti, mineral, lemony Gavi (Cortese) white, round, almondy Arneis from Roero. 50,000 ha across the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, UNESCO.
The word of the wine: Gouleyant
Characteristic of supple and light wines, particularly new wines.
