Winery Rocche CostamagnaBarbera 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 Rocche Costamagna
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Alba of Winery Rocche Costamagna in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barbera d'Alba of Winery Rocche Costamagna in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or red fruit.
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 Rocche Costamagna matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of meat and cheese pie, calf sweetbread with mushrooms or tripe in the style of caen.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rocche Costamagna's Barbera d'Alba.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat de Frontignan
Aromatic fortified sweet natural wines with a golden to amber robe and an ample, perfumed palate. Powerful muscat signature aromas (rose, fresh grape), orange blossom, exotic fruits (lychee), candied fruits (apricot), honey and Mediterranean notes. Star of the Muscat de Frontignan AOC, one of the great iconic vins doux naturels of the Languedoc. Languedocian synonym for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains grown at Frontignan.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Alba from Winery Rocche Costamagna are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Rocche Costamagna
The Winery Rocche Costamagna 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: Cuvée (champagne)
Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.
