Winery Elvio CognoBarbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera
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 Pre-Phylloxera from the Winery Elvio Cogno
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera of Winery Elvio Cogno in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera of Winery Elvio Cogno in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera
Pairings that work perfectly with Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera
Original food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera
The Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera of Winery Elvio Cogno matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta with basil, duck breast with red fruits or rabbit with hunter's sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Elvio Cogno's Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera.
Discover the grape variety: Trincadeira das Pratas
Lively, fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour and a lean, crisp palate; signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers and fresh Portuguese herbal notes. Refreshing, drink young. Preserved for its heritage value and studied for its genetic interest among indigenous Portuguese grapes. Indigenous Portuguese white grape, with no direct genetic link to the red Trincadeira despite the shared name.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Alba Pre-Phylloxera from Winery Elvio Cogno are 2014, 2016, 2017, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Elvio Cogno
The Winery Elvio Cogno is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 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: Rough
A very astringent and somewhat coarse tannic wine.
