Winery VirnaSan Giovanni 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 San Giovanni Barbera d'Alba from the Winery Virna
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the San Giovanni Barbera d'Alba of Winery Virna in the region of Piedmont is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the San Giovanni Barbera d'Alba of Winery Virna in the region of Piedmont often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of chocolate, mushroom or earth.
Food and wine pairings with San Giovanni Barbera d'Alba
Pairings that work perfectly with San Giovanni Barbera d'Alba
Original food and wine pairings with San Giovanni Barbera d'Alba
The San Giovanni Barbera d'Alba of Winery Virna matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of special' tagliatelle carbonara, escargots à la bordelaise or tripe in the style of caen.
Details and technical informations about Winery Virna's San Giovanni Barbera d'Alba.
Discover the grape variety: Mayolet
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and alpine floral notes. Elegant high-altitude style, best drunk young. Preserved for its heritage value, it produces artisan high-altitude cuvées in the Italian Alps. Native Italian black grape of the Aosta Valley, grown on sunny hillside terraces.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of San Giovanni Barbera d'Alba from Winery Virna are 2016, 2015, 2012, 2013 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Virna
The Winery Virna is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 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: Reduced
This is said of aromas that are reminiscent of a stale wine and that can be released when a long-closed bottle is opened. They generally fade with airing.
