Winery Tenuta CuccoBarbera 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 Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the Winery Tenuta Cucco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery Tenuta Cucco in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery Tenuta Cucco in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Barbera d'Alba Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Barbera d'Alba Superiore
The Barbera d'Alba Superiore of Winery Tenuta Cucco matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta bolognese, osso bucco of veal or quiche lorraine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta Cucco's Barbera d'Alba Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvaison noir
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry), garrigue and Mediterranean notes. Confidential heritage profile. Now nearly extinct, preserved in the ampelographic collections at Vassal estate (INRAE), it reflects the historical diversity of the Provençal vineyard. Provençal autochtone black variety, formerly grown in south-eastern France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbera d'Alba Superiore from Winery Tenuta Cucco are 2013, 2015, 2011, 2017 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Tenuta Cucco
The Winery Tenuta Cucco 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: Residual sugars
Sugars not transformed into alcohol and naturally present in the wine. The perception of residual sugars is conditioned by the acidity of the wine. The more acidic the wine is, the less sweet it will seem, given the same amount of sugar.
