Giacomo Fenocchio

Barbera d'Alba Superiore

Barbera d'Alba Superiore

Barbera dAlba Superiore
  • From two separate parcels of 30-year-old vines in Monforte, now both classified as Bussia: 1.8 hectares in Bussia Sottana, and 0.7 hectares in Pianpolvere
  • Helvetian soil with clay sediments, blue marl, and tuff
  • 300 meters above sea level
  • Fermentation and maceration on the skins over ten days
  • Aged for 6 months in stainless steel and 6 months in Slavonian oak casks prior to bottling
  • 1,300 cases produced annually

Info

Vintage:
2022
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Barbera d'Alba
Variety:
Barbera
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-FEN-03-22 12/750ml

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2021
Decanter
Score
91
Date
2023-10-13
"Incense notes, with hints of toast, forest leaves and sour cherry. Rich and succulent, with stylish oak that adds lift and complexity. Crisp acidity with integrated tannins. Good finish, with the fruit lingering alongside a mineral streak."