COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Nigab
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Luna di Mezzanotte Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a red wine from the Alba area of Piedmont, Italy, produced by Nigab. As a Barbera d'Alba Superiore, it adheres to specific DOC regulations, including a minimum aging period of 12 months, with at least four months in wooden barrels. The 'Luna di Mezzanotte' series represents a newer offering from Nigab, focusing on wines from the Piedmont region. The Alba area is geographically adjacent to the renowned Barolo and Barbaresco regions, placing this wine within a significant Italian winemaking landscape.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Barbera d'Alba Superiore requires a minimum of 12 months aging, with at least 4 months in wood.
Fact 02
Vineyards can be situated at elevations up to 650 meters.
Fact 03
The 2019 vintage received a perfect 5/5 score in one review.
Fact 04
The name 'Luna di Mezzanotte' translates to 'Midnight Moon'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Luna di Mezzanotte Barbera d'Alba Superiore involves traditional winemaking techniques. Grapes are likely fermented in stainless steel to maintain fruit purity, followed by malolactic fermentation to soften the wine's profile. The wine then undergoes a minimum of 12 months of aging, with at least four months in wooden barrels, as mandated by the Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC regulations. This aging process is crucial for developing the wine's structure and complexity.
