About this wine
Brangero's top Barbera bottling, aged to Superiore DOC standards (minimum 12 months ageing, including at least 4 months in barrel). Intense ruby red with violet reflections, it shows a nose dominated by red fruit and a hint of spice, leading to a full-bodied, round palate supported by the variety's characteristic pronounced acidity.
A fuller, more structured take on Barbera — a good next step for those who enjoyed the base bottling.
Sommelier's Note
"This is Barbera taken seriously — barrel ageing adds the structure to stand up to red meat without losing the variety's signature acid backbone."
Food Pairings
Suited to richer fare than the base Barbera: braised meats, roasted red meats, aged cheeses, and mushroom-based risotto.
When to drink it
Sunday roasts, dinners with grilled or braised red meat
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $28-35 (estimated from Barbera d'Alba Superiore market pricing; no confirmed JPY retail price found)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera from the 'La Soprana' vineyard site, produced to Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC requirements: minimum 12 months total ageing including at least 4 months in barrel, contributing greater structure and roundness than the estate's base Barbera d'Alba.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes this a 'Superiore' Barbera?
- It meets the Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC requirements of at least 12 months total ageing, including a minimum of 4 months in barrel, giving it more structure than a standard Barbera d'Alba.
- How is 'La Soprana' different from Brangero's regular Barbera d'Alba?
- It's a single-vineyard, barrel-aged Superiore bottling with fuller body and more structure, compared to the fresher, earlier-drinking base Barbera d'Alba.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Braised or roasted red meats, aged cheeses, and mushroom risotto suit its fuller body.
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