Winery Paolo ConternoLa Ginestra 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 La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba from the Winery Paolo Conterno
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba of Winery Paolo Conterno in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba of Winery Paolo Conterno in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba
Pairings that work perfectly with La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba
Original food and wine pairings with La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba
The La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba of Winery Paolo Conterno matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of my lasagna bolognese (without béchamel sauce), cutlets with portuguese sauce or savoyard crozet gratin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Paolo Conterno's La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba.
Discover the grape variety: Helfensteiner
Supple, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, lightly marked tannins and a charming palate, showing signature aromas of cherry, raspberry, gentle spices and floral notes. Early, airy profile to drink young. Today marginal but preserved for its genetic value in Württemberg, famous for giving rise to Dornfelder (with Heroldrebe). German black variety obtained in 1931 at Weinsberg, a cross of Frühburgunder × Trollinger.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba from Winery Paolo Conterno are 2016, 2015, 2011, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Paolo Conterno
The Winery Paolo Conterno is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 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: Sweet
Wine with a slightly sickening sweetness.
