Winery StroppianaAltea 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 Altea Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the Winery Stroppiana
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Altea Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery Stroppiana in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Altea Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery Stroppiana 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 Altea Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Altea Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Altea Barbera d'Alba Superiore
The Altea Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery Stroppiana matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of lasagne bolognaise (mascarpone), guinea fowl with olives or andouillette and baked potato gratin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stroppiana's Altea Barbera d'Alba Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Dindarella
Light, delicate reds with a pale ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate, with signature aromas of cherry, violet, strawberry and floral notes. Elegant, fruity profile. Traditionally blended in small proportions in Valpolicella DOC, today sometimes vinified as a single variety in IGT Veneto for artisan cuvées. Autochthonous black variety from the Veneto, grown in the Valpolicella region.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Altea Barbera d'Alba Superiore from Winery Stroppiana are 2018, 2017, 2013, 2011 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Stroppiana
The Winery Stroppiana is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
