{"product_id":"altare-elio-barbera-dalba-2025","title":"Altare Elio Barbera d'Alba 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eElio Altare's Barbera d’Alba is a still red wine that precisely expresses the authentic character of Piedmontese Barbera grapes. In the glass, it displays a deep and intense dark purple colour, hinting at an aromatic profile defined by notes of blackberry and \u003cstrong\u003esweet spices\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is warm, full and smooth, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives vibrancy and fluidity to the sip. The tasting concludes with a persistent \u003cstrong\u003efinish of red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this red ideal for elegantly accompanying the intense flavours of any meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the La Morra area in Piedmont, a region highly suited to the production of Barbera d’Alba. The vineyards benefit from an east and north-east exposure, a climatic factor ideal for the proper ripening of the grapes. The vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and sandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a geological composition that helps define the structure and finesse of the wine. This hilly environment gives the \u003cstrong\u003eBarbera d’Alba\u003c\/strong\u003e a distinctive freshness and a well-defined, recognisable territorial character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rotofermenter for three or four days, a technique used to extract colour and varietal aromas from the skins. Afterwards, the wine matures for five months in \u003cstrong\u003eused French barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stage that enhances its overall smoothness while preserving the integrity of the original fruit. It is recommended to aerate the wine for about an hour before serving. This profile encourages a \u003cstrong\u003eharmonious pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e with cured meats, cheeses, veal, pork or beef, and it is also excellent when served alongside pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAltare Elio Barbera d’Alba 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authentic expression of the La Morra terroir in Piedmont. Produced from grapes grown on calcareous and sandy soils, this still red wine is the result of meticulous artisanal craftsmanship, involving a brief maceration in a \u003cstrong\u003erotofermenter at controlled temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e. The subsequent five-month ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eused French barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves the intensity of the red fruit. This careful process delivers an elegant, warm and smooth sip, enhanced by a balanced acidity that brings out the intense flavours of every dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Altare Elio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46149405966507,"sku":"60273","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/altare-elio-barbera-dalba-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}