Winery LigabueBarbera 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 Ligabue
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Alba of Winery Ligabue in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
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 Ligabue matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of quiche with mixed vegetables, veal shoulder with cream and tarragon or home-made coq au vin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ligabue's Barbera d'Alba.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Cantor
Colourful and simply fruity reds with a deep purple hue, supple tannins and an ample palate with preserved acidity, featuring signature aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), green pepper and herbaceous notes reminiscent of Cabernet. Productive and resistant. Grown in Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom for northern organic vineyards. German black hybrid grape obtained in 1987 at Geilweilerhof, a disease-resistant crossing involving Cabernet Sauvignon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Alba from Winery Ligabue are 2014, 2019, 2017, 0 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Ligabue
The Winery Ligabue is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 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: INAO
National Institute of Origin and Quality. French organization depending on the Ministry of Agriculture and in charge of quality signs: AOC, IGP, labels and organic farming.
