Winery Franco ConternoBarbera d'Alba Superiore Pugnane
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 Pugnane from the Winery Franco Conterno
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pugnane of Winery Franco Conterno 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 Pugnane of Winery Franco Conterno in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pugnane
Pairings that work perfectly with Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pugnane
Original food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pugnane
The Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pugnane of Winery Franco Conterno matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of lasagne, veal paupiettes with white wine or the real vegetables stuffed in the provençal way.
Details and technical informations about Winery Franco Conterno's Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pugnane.
Discover the grape variety: Kernling
Aromatic, structured whites and pale rosés with a pinkish-skinned robe, a supple palate with preserved acidity. Signature muscat-style aromas, white flowers and yellow fruits inherited from the Kerner. Productive and early ripening. Grown on small surfaces in Germany (Württemberg) in blended white and rosé cuvées. A grey German variety, a reddish-skinned mutation of the Kerner, obtained at Weinsberg.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Alba Superiore Pugnane from Winery Franco Conterno are 2008, 2016, 2017, 2014 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Franco Conterno
The Winery Franco Conterno is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 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: Clone
A vine propagated from a single specimen (by cuttings or grafting), as opposed to mass selection, which starts from a family of vines.
