COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Crissante Alessandria
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Crissante Barbera d'Alba is a red wine from the Alba DOC in Piedmont, Italy, produced by the family-owned Crissante Alessandria estate. The winery, established in 1958, is a small operation in La Morra, focusing on traditional winemaking with indigenous Langa grapes. The vineyards are located near Barolo, with soil types including marl-limestone and clay. The 2022 vintage experienced hot, dry weather, which is beneficial for Barbera. The Alessandria family's winemaking philosophy emphasizes quality over quantity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated near the famed Barolo appellation.
Fact 02
Some Barbera vines are over 70 years old.
Fact 03
Manual harvest is a cornerstone of their viticulture.
Fact 04
Family has been making wine since 1958.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Crissante Barbera d'Alba 2022 is produced from 100% Barbera grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, followed by maceration on the skins for 10-12 days, with techniques like pumping over and délestage employed. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in steel tanks. Aging protocols vary, with some wines aged in French oak barrels, Slavonian wood barrels, or stainless steel vats. Harvest is manual, typically in late September or early October.
