Barbera d’Alba Superiore Fides “Vigna Mosconi” DOC PIO CESARE
| Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | PIO CESARE |
| Denomination | Barbera d’Alba Superiore Doc |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Barbera d'Alba |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | CN/7882 |
| Winery headquarter | Pio Cesare - Alba (CN) - Via Cesare Balbo, 6 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Pasta all'amatriciana, Risotto, wild game, Roast meat, Hard cheese, Meat and game stew |
| Region | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Barbera |
The grape variety used for the production of this sensational wine of the Piedmontese tradition is that of 100% pure Barbera. The origin of the vines falls within the Monforte d'Alba estate. Vinification takes place in steel. Maceration on the skins for about 30 days. Refinement starts immediately after racking, stays in French oak barrels for about 12 months and a small part in barriques.
Barbera d’Alba Superiore Fides “Vigna Mosconi” DOC Pio Cesare’s features
A ruby color with bright purple reflections. The perfume opens in elegant aromas of small berries, noble spices, pink pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, juniper, rosemary in bloom, undergrowth. Impetuous and decisive, agile, it has a unitary structure. The taste has a balsamic and savory side of great charm. The rhythm of the olfactory taste development takes place in the mentholated finish.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Barbera d’Alba Superiore Fides “Vigna Mosconi” DOC
A wine that goes perfectly with meats, even stews, game, pasta with sauces and cheeses. The optimal serving temperature is 16 ° C in a high and wide wine glass.
