Winery La SpinettaGallina Barbera 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 Gallina Barbera d'Alba from the Winery La Spinetta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gallina Barbera d'Alba of Winery La Spinetta in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gallina Barbera d'Alba of Winery La Spinetta in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Gallina Barbera d'Alba
Pairings that work perfectly with Gallina Barbera d'Alba
Original food and wine pairings with Gallina Barbera d'Alba
The Gallina Barbera d'Alba of Winery La Spinetta matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pesto pasta salad, axoa from espelette ( 22nd meeting ) or nanie's diced ham quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Spinetta's Gallina Barbera d'Alba.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gallina Barbera d'Alba from Winery La Spinetta are 2001, 2005, 2000, 1999 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery La Spinetta
The Winery La Spinetta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 56 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
The wine region of Barbera d'Alba is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bospoeper or the Domaine Roberto Voerzio produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Barbera d'Alba are Nebbiolo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Barbera d'Alba often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of oil, pomegranate or sage.
The wine region of Piedmont
Piedmont (Piemonte) holds an unrivalled place among the world's finest wine regions. Located in northwestern Italy, it is home to more DOCG wines than any other Italian region, including such well-known and respected names as Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera d'Asti. Though famous for its Austere, Tannic, Floral">floral reds made from Nebbiolo, Piedmont's biggest success story in the past decade has been Moscato d'Asti, a Sweet, Sparkling white wine. Piedmont Lies, as its name suggests, at the foot of the Western Alps, which encircle its northern and western sides and form its naturally formidable border with Provence, France.
The word of the wine: Round
Said of a wine that is harmonious and smooth, offering no harshness in the mouth.
