COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Cagliero
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cagliero Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2019 is a red wine from the Alba sub-region of Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Azienda Agricola Cagliero, a family with winemaking roots dating back to the 16th century, this wine embodies a revival of ancestral traditions. The 'Superiore' designation signifies a higher quality standard, achieved through meticulous vineyard practices and extended aging. The 2019 vintage benefited from a favorable growing season in Piedmont, characterized by a warm summer following a cool spring, contributing to the wine's development.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cagliero family winemaking history dates back to the 16th century.
Fact 02
The 'Superiore' status requires stricter quality controls and extended aging.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated on south/south-east facing hillsides at 300m altitude.
Fact 04
The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation for added complexity.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Cagliero Barbera d'Alba Superiore begins with meticulous vineyard care, including stringent thinning of grape bunches to ensure high-quality fruit. Harvest typically occurs in late September or early October. Fermentation takes place in steel vats at controlled temperatures for 15-20 days with maceration. Natural malolactic fermentation follows in a temperature-controlled environment. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, with an additional 8-12 months of bottle refinement before release.
