Barbera d’Alba DOC

Bruno Rocca

Pronunciation
BARB-era duh-al-bah
Year
2006
Type
Red
Winery
Bruno Rocca
Region
Piemonte
Oenologist
Bruno Rocca

Overview

This is the first vintage of the Barbera d’Alba from Bruno Rocca and is very different in style and quality from many other Barbera d’Asti. Barbera from Alba typically is more fleshy and meaty, where as the Barbera from Asti have a brighter acidity to them.This Barbera d'Alba is quite modern in style.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
100% Barbera
Vinification
Fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation in Allier oak barrels
Aging
12 months in Allier oak barrels. 4 months in bottle
Alcohol
14.5%
| Appearance
Intense deep red
| Aroma
Perfumes of ripe fruit on the nose, withnotes of blackberries, plums, liquorice and chocalate.
| Taste
Great intensity, warm, ripe and rounded, supple tannin structure, long and spicy
| Serving Suggestions
Roast Duck, Braised Beef, Braised Game and Grilled Steak

Barbera d’Alba DOC

Suggested Retail:
$42.00
CSPC#:
713346
Available Sizes:
750ml