Winery Gili RaffaeleBarbera d'Alba 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 Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the Winery Gili Raffaele
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery Gili Raffaele in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Superiore
The Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery Gili Raffaele matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of basque lasagne, slow-cooked veal roast or caramelized pork ribs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gili Raffaele's Barbera d'Alba Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Esganinho
Nervous, lively whites best drunk young, with a pale golden robe, an airy, low-alcohol palate with preserved acidity, and signature aromas of citrus (lemon, citron), green apple, and vivid herbaceous notes. Often blended to bring freshness to Douro DOC whites and Portuguese sparkling wines. A Portuguese white variety from the Douro and Vinho Verde, whose name evokes its characteristically pronounced acidity.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Alba Superiore from Winery Gili Raffaele are 2008, 0
Informations about the Winery Gili Raffaele
The Winery Gili Raffaele 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: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
