Wine Identity
Origin and style
The Barbera d'Alba DOC, which grows on the historic Pian Romualdo hill in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, represents the most immediate, lively, and territorial expression of the Barbera grape variety in the Langhe.
Podere Gagliassi interprets this label with the aim of offering a straightforward, fruity, and gastronomic wine, capable of enhancing traditional dishes and adapting to a variety of occasions.
Production philosophy
The winemaking process focuses on maximizing aromatic purity and a fresh flavor. The absence of oak allows for the full expression of the varietal's distinctiveness: fruit, acidity, and smoothness.
Technical data sheet
Grapes and harvest
Grape variety: 100% Barbera
Harvest: manual, end of September/October
The harvest is selective and oriented towards picking perfectly ripe grapes, with attention to the balance between sugars and acidity.
Vinification and refinement
Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks
Aging: steel and bottle
All this happens without any passages in wood, to express the varietal personality in its most sincere and fruity form, giving life to a direct yet elegant wine.
Tasting notes
Color and scent
It displays an intense, brilliant ruby red. The bouquet is dominated by notes of cherry, fresh plum, blackberry, and violet, with subtle nuances of pink pepper and a mineral touch.
Taste and structure
On the palate, it's fresh, harmonious, and juicy, with a typical Barbera acidity that makes it dynamic and thirst-quenching. The palate is clean, with soft tannins and a consistent, fruity, and pleasantly persistent finish.
Useful information
Recent vintages available
Vintage on sale: 2023
A balanced and generous vintage, which has given life to a fragrant Barbera, ready to drink, perfect to accompany everyday dishes.
Evolutionary potential
This version of Barbera d'Alba is intended to be drunk within 3-6 years of the harvest, at the height of its aromatic freshness and lively flavour.
Recommended pairings
A lively, everyday red wine, ideal with white meats, cured meats, and Piedmontese dishes.
Vineyard
The Barbera d'Alba DOC, which grows on the historic Pian Romualdo hill in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, represents the most immediate, lively, and territorial expression of the Barbera grape variety in the Langhe.
Visit to the cellar
Themed tastings
During visits to Podere Gagliassi, the steel-aged Barbera is often offered as the first red wine to be tasted, ideal for opening the palate and revealing the immediacy of Piedmont's winemaking tradition.
Experiences include:
- Walk among the rows
- Visit to the winemaking cellar
- Guided tasting with selected local products
Reservations
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