Winery Gianfranco AlessandriaBarbera 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 Barbera d'Alba from the Winery Gianfranco Alessandria
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Alba of Winery Gianfranco Alessandria in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barbera d'Alba of Winery Gianfranco Alessandria in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, red fruit or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba
Pairings that work perfectly with Barbera d'Alba
Original food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba
The Barbera d'Alba of Winery Gianfranco Alessandria matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of quiche with mixed vegetables, roast veal with milk and rosemary or chicken bonne femme.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gianfranco Alessandria's Barbera d'Alba.
Discover the grape variety: Xynisteri
Lively, fresh whites to drink young, with a pale golden robe and an airy palate, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers, green apple and mineral notes. Also excels as a passito in the mythical Commandaria sweet wine. Essential component of Commandaria (with Mavro), also producing modern dry Cypriot whites. Autochthonous white variety of Cyprus, the most planted on the island.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Alba from Winery Gianfranco Alessandria are 2008, 2007, 2009, 2016 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Gianfranco Alessandria
The Winery Gianfranco Alessandria is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 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: Bitter (flavor)
A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.
