Attilio Ghisolfi Maggiora Barbera d'Alba DOC 2016
(Piedmont, Italy)

Winemaking:

The Barbera grapes for this wine come from west- and northwest-facing vineyards located in the Visette area of the village of Monfonte d’Alba, at about 383 to 437yards. The vines are between five and 15 years of age, and the soil is marl, with white tufa. The grapes are vinified using only wild yeast and undergo cryoextraction, lasting 36 hours to bring out the wine’s freshness and flavors, followed by maceration on skins taking place over approximately four days. Fifty percent of the wine is then matured in small French oak barriques, and 50 percent in large Slavonian oak barrels, for 15 months, with a further six months’ ageing in the bottle at controlled temperatures. Attilio Ghisolfi Barbera d’Alba Maggiore is a perfect accompaniment both red and white meats like chicken and pork, as well as an array of Italian cheeses.

14.5% abv

Tasting Notes

The color is ruby red, leaning towards garnet. The nose is powerful and fruity, with a palate that reveals hints of raspberry and forest fruit in its appealing, luscious and well-balanced taste.