COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Fontanabianca
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Fontanabianca Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2021 is a 100% Barbera from the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically the Alba area. The Fontanabianca winery, situated in Neive, is a family-run operation with a philosophy focused on preserving the natural taste of the grapes. The estate's name, 'white fountain,' originates from a natural spring on its grounds. Winemaker Matteo Pola continues the family tradition, aiming to express the unique character of the Neive territory in his wines. The vines used for this wine are between 10 and 30 years old, grown on limestone and sandy soils on easterly-facing hillsides.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fontanabianca means 'white fountain' in Italian.
Fact 02
The winery is located in Neive, a village famous for Barbaresco.
Fact 03
Matteo Pola is the third generation of his family to lead winemaking.
Fact 04
The estate's name comes from a natural spring on the property.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Fontanabianca Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2021 is produced from vines aged between 10 and 30 years. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine is then aged for several months in French oak barrels, including both large oak casks and smaller barriques. This aging period meets the minimum requirements for Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore, which mandates at least 12 months of aging, with at least 4 months in barrels. Fontanabianca employs environmentally friendly viticultural practices, having ceased the use of herbicides and synthetic fertilizers.
