About this wine
A single-vineyard Barbera d'Alba from the San Giuseppe parcel, deep and brilliant purple-red in color. The nose is spacious, offering generous oak well integrated with spice, dried plum and bottled cherry impressions. The palate has firm acidity that ensures savouriness and length, continuity with the aromatics of the nose, alcoholic warmth, toasty oak and ripe berry and fruit-preserve character, showing elegance and coherence across its components.
A refined, single-vineyard Barbera for those who want more depth without stepping up to Nebbiolo.
Sommelier's Note
"San Giuseppe shows a more savory, coherent side of Oberto's Barbera — the acidity does all the talking, and it talks with real elegance."
Food Pairings
Ideal with raw meat appetizers (such as carne cruda), cured meats, and aged cheeses; its firm acidity also complements sukiyaki or beef tataki.
When to drink it
Dinner with cured meats and cheeses, special weeknight treats
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- ¥3,200-4,200
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera from the San Giuseppe vineyard parcel; vinified with oak aging that is well integrated with the wine's natural acidity and fruit. Best served around 20°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What distinguishes San Giuseppe from the estate's other Barberas?
- It comes from a specific single vineyard parcel and shows a more savory, oak-integrated, coherent style compared to the fruitier basic Barbera d'Alba.
- What color and aroma does it have?
- Deep, brilliant purple-red, with a nose of spice, dried plum, bottled cherry and well-integrated oak.
- Is the acidity high?
- Yes, it has firm acidity that gives savouriness, length and continuity with its aromatics.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Raw meat appetizers, cured meats, and aged cheeses are classic pairings.
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