Scarzello Giorgio & Figli
Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2024
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOC Barbera d'Alba Superiore |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Aging | Aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of 12 months |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Grape variety and style: Still red wine, 100% Barbera, with great structure and strong personality
- Origin: Produced in Piedmont, in the municipality of Barolo, from an old vineyard located in the Paiagallo Cru
- Vinification: Prolonged maceration to encourage the extraction of colour and structure from the grapes
- Ageing: In wooden barrels for at least 12 months, with an ageing potential of 5–10 years
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour at 14–16 °C, ideal with game, cheese and pork
Description
What kind of wine is it
Scarzello Barbera d’Alba Superiore is a still red wine produced by Scarzello. Made from Barbera grapes, it stands out for its structured character and great personality. On the nose, it releases clear aromas of red fruits that lead to a deep and persistent palate. With about an hour of decanting, it fully reveals its sensory profile, pairing elegantly with game dishes, mature cheeses, and pork-based preparations.
Where does it come from
This Barbera d’Alba Superiore originates in Piedmont, in the renowned commune of Barolo. The grapes come from an old vineyard located within the prestigious Cru Paiagallo. The deep connection with this specific Piedmontese territory promotes optimal ripening, ensuring intensity and aromatic richness. The vineyard’s identity is expressed in a glass that faithfully reflects the character of the surrounding hills.
How is it produced
Vinification involves a long maceration, essential for extracting colour and structure from the Barbera grape. The wine is then aged in wooden barrels for at least twelve months, a stage that imparts stability and balance to the palate. Thanks to this meticulous process, a robust red is obtained, characterised by excellent ageing potential that can reach up to ten years.
History and Curiosities
Originating from an old vineyard located in the Cru Paiagallo in Barolo, the Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2023 embodies the excellence of the Scarzello Giorgio & Figli winery, active since 1947. Under the guidance of Federico Scarzello, this prestigious label enhances the authentic Piedmontese identity. Thanks to a lengthy maturation in wooden barrels for at least twelve months, the wine acquires a profound structure, enhanced by the traditional Albeisa bottle. A captivating red, characterised by an excellent ageing potential of up to ten years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1947
- Oenologist: Federico Scarzello
- Bottles produced: 48.000
- Hectares: 5
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| Name | Scarzello Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barbera d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Scarzello Giorgio & Figli |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from an old vineyard located in the Cru Paiagallo in Barolo, the Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2023 embodies the excellence of the Scarzello Giorgio & Figli winery, active since 1947. Under the guidance of Federico Scarzello, this prestigious label enhances the authentic Piedmontese identity. Thanks to a lengthy maturation in wooden barrels for at least twelve months, the wine acquires a profound structure, enhanced by the traditional Albeisa bottle. A captivating red, characterised by an excellent ageing potential of up to ten years. |
| Origin | Cru Paiagallo, municipality of Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) |
| Production technique | Long maceration and ageing in wooden barrels for a minimum of 12 months |
| Wine making | Long maceration |
| Aging | Aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of 12 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |