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Barbera d’Alba Superiore “Amabilin” 2019 | Cascina Adelaide
A full and expressive Barbera from Diano d’Alba, intense and elegant with soft hints of vanilla and spices
The era when “Amabile” was the family house wine of the Drocco household is brought back to life in this Barbera d’Alba Superiore. Amabilin 100% Barbera reflects the sincerity of the terroir, the character of the winery, and the generosity of the grape variety, with a perfect balance of intensity and gentle elegance.
Origin & Grapes
The grapes are 100% Barbera, grown on southwest-facing slopes with Tortonian calcareous-clay soils. The vines are trained using the Guyot system, with an average density of 5,000 plants per hectare. Yields are strictly controlled at approximately 1 kg per vine through 30% cluster thinning, ensuring concentrated fruit of the highest quality.
Classification
Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC
Vinification
After careful selection, the grapes are hand-picked in 20 kg crates and pressed within a few hours. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperature (approx. 32 °C) with repeated, gentle remontages. Skin maceration is long, averaging 250 hours, after which the wine is transferred to barriques for spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
Aging
24 months in wood, providing richness, complexity, and harmonious structure.
Tasting Notes
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Color: Intense garnet red
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Aroma: Open and elegant, with notes of cherries, vanilla, and spices
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Taste: Full-bodied and powerful, well-balanced with a long, persistent finish
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 18 °C. Perfect with red meat, game dishes, and aged, spicy cheeses. Can age up to 10 years from the vintage.
Technical Data
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Grape: 100% Barbera
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Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
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Residual sugar: 3 g/l
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Total acidity: 6.2 g/l
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Dry extract: 30 g/l
