About Barbera d'Alba La Sconsolata
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera, Nebbiolo
- Price Range
- ¥5,000-7,500
La Sconsolata is Cantina del Glicine's Barbera d'Alba DOC, made from old vines and co-fermented with roughly 90% Barbera and 10% Nebbiolo, which adds structure and aging potential to the naturally high-acid Barbera. Annual production is limited to around 5,000 bottles. Its unusual name ('the disconsolate one') comes from the owners' frustration after repeatedly finding their preferred wine names already trademarked.
The Nebbiolo co-fermentation lifts this well above an everyday Barbera — a small-production bottle worth seeking out.
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A vibrant, food-friendly red with enough structure from the Nebbiolo blend to feel serious without being heavy.
Food Pairings
Pairs excellently with braised beef, roasted meats, pasta with tomato-based sauces, and aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings, and pairing with rustic, tomato-based dishes.
Terroir & Winemaking
Sourced from old vines; approximately 90% Barbera and 10% Nebbiolo, co-fermented. ABV approximately 14%. Annual production of around 5,000 bottles.
About the producer
Cantina del GlicineA 1582 cellar in Neive keeping Barbaresco's oldest traditions alive since 1980.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does the name La Sconsolata come from?
- It means 'the disconsolate one' in Italian — the owners chose it after finding that all their preferred wine names were already trademarked and returned home disheartened.
- Is La Sconsolata a pure Barbera?
- No — it is co-fermented with about 90% Barbera and 10% Nebbiolo, which adds tannic structure.
- What does it taste like?
- Intense ruby red with winy, fruity, and herbaceous notes of red berries, green pepper, and black peppercorn; medium-bodied, dry, with good acidity and light tannins.
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