Winery La ConteaCaplin Barbera 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 Caplin Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the Winery La Contea
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Caplin Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery La Contea in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Caplin Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Caplin Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Caplin Barbera d'Alba Superiore
The Caplin Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery La Contea matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of baked lasagna, osso bucco milanese or homemade pork curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Contea's Caplin Barbera d'Alba Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Arruffiac
Structured, lively dry whites with a pale golden colour, an elegant palate with preserved acidity and signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers, stone fruits and spicy Pyrenean notes. Often blended with Gros Manseng and Petit Courbu, it contributes to the aromatic richness of Béarn and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC whites. Synonym of Arrufiac, an indigenous French white variety from the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Caplin Barbera d'Alba Superiore from Winery La Contea are 2008, 2010, 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery La Contea
The Winery La Contea 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: Clavelin
Typical bottle of the yellow wines of the Jura with a squat shape and a capacity of 62 cl.
