Italian Red wines are among the best in the world. Gagliardo Barbare D'Alba 2004 exemplifies why. The Barbera grape has been widely planted in Northern Italy in the last 100 years. If ever there was an Italian red grape to displace Merlot in America, it could be Barbera. The zone of Barbera d’Alba has always been considered the top plantings are literally mixed between the great Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards. This red wine has an intense ruby red color, rich berry flavor and soft tannins. Velvety on the tongue a bountiful Barbera, with plenty of juicy red cherry and raspberry fruit. Gagliardo ages this Barbera in stainless steel to emphasize the grape’s freshness and vivacity. Great before dinner and with all foods.

The outstanding soils of the 16 winery plots of Gianni Gagliardo consistute a very important quality heritage that year after year originates great wines of exceptional character. This winemaking family goes back six generations in the area. The grapes grown on each single vineyard are all vinified separately, by hand and with small, high-quality yields.

Barbera d'Alba Information:
Variety of grape: Barbera
Origin: Barolo zone and Roero zone
Type of soil: clay types
Harvest Season: first week of October
Vinification: submersed cap of pulp at 28 °C, FML completed
Aging: brief refining in stainless steel
Bottling: Spring following the harvest
Forseen qualitative improvement: within 12 months following bottling
Average life: 2-3 years
Serving Temperature: 16-18 C.
Tasting charateristics
Color: intense red ruby
Scent: fresh, vinous and intense
Taste: soft and velvety
Alchool by volume: 13%
Serving suggestions: White and red meat, cheese (even spicy), pasta, vegetables, cured pork meats