About Barbera d'Alba Superiore Scassa
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Price Range
- €16.90-21.60
- approx. $18-24
- Alcohol
- 14%
A 100% Barbera from hand-harvested grapes in Diano d'Alba and Roddi. Intense aromas of red fruit and sour cherry mingle with graphite and menthol notes, leading to a rich, concentrated, mineral, and fresh palate typical of the estate's Superiore bottling.
Scassa proves Barbera doesn't have to be simple — the Superiore aging gives it a graphite-and-menthol edge that most everyday Barbera never reaches.
New to wine?
A juicy, food-friendly red with brighter acidity than the estate's Nebbiolo wines — great for those new to Piedmont reds.
Food Pairings
Excellent with rich starters, baked fish and cod, pasta all'uovo with meat sauce, red and white meat, and matured cheese.
When to drink it
Family dinners, pizza and pasta nights, everyday red meat dishes
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera, hand-harvested from vineyards in Diano d'Alba and Roddi. Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC, indicating extended aging (minimum one year, including time in wood) versus standard Barbera d'Alba.
About the producer
Bruna GrimaldiOrganic-certified family estate crafting terroir-driven Barolo since 1957.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'Superiore' mean for this Barbera?
- Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC requires higher minimum alcohol and longer aging (including wood aging) than standard Barbera d'Alba, resulting in a richer, more structured wine.
- How does Scassa compare to the estate's Nebbiolo wines?
- Barbera has naturally higher acidity and softer tannins than Nebbiolo, making Scassa a juicier, more immediately food-friendly red than the estate's Barolo or Nebbiolo d'Alba.
- What food pairs best with Scassa?
- Its bright acidity cuts through rich dishes like baked fish, meat ragù pasta, and red meat, while its structure stands up to matured cheeses.
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