About Barbera d'Alba
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Price Range
- Approx. ¥3,000-4,000 per bottle in Japan
- estimated conversion from comparable imported Barbera d'Alba pricing; no confirmed JP retail listing found
- Alcohol
- 14%
A 100% Barbera from the estate's vineyards around Castiglione Falletto and Monforte d'Alba. Ruby red with garnet reflections, it is aged around one year in barrel followed by three months in bottle, giving a full-bodied, food-friendly red with Barbera's signature bright acidity balanced by a harmonious structure and good aging potential for the variety.
Barbera at its most honest — the acidity keeps pace with rich, savory food rather than fighting it.
New to wine?
An approachable, juicy red with lively acidity — a friendly introduction to Piedmont beyond Barolo and Barbaresco.
Food Pairings
Its bright acidity and full body make it a natural match for grilled or braised red meats, stews, and cured pork.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings, and pairing with hearty home-style cooking.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera; ABV approximately 14%; total acidity around 6 g/L; ruby red tending to garnet with age; aged approximately 12 months in barrel plus 3 months in bottle before release; recommended serving temperature around 18°C.
About the producer
Azienda Agricola Pugnane (Fratelli Sordo)Traditional Barolo from Castiglione Falletto's Villero cru, since 1950.Visit the producer page →More wines from Azienda Agricola Pugnane (Fratelli Sordo)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Pugnane's Barbera d'Alba taste like?
- Full-bodied and ruby red with garnet hints, with Barbera's characteristic bright, refreshing acidity balanced by a harmonious, savory structure from a year in barrel.
- What is the best serving temperature?
- Around 18°C, slightly cooler than a full room temperature, to keep its acidity feeling fresh.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Grilled and braised red meats, stews, and cured pork are classic matches thanks to its acidity and body.
- How is it different from the estate's Barolo?
- It's made from Barbera rather than Nebbiolo, ages for about a year rather than three, and is meant to be enjoyed younger and more casually than the structured, age-worthy Barolo Villero.
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