About I Patriarchi Barbera d'Alba Superiore
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Price Range
- 約3,500〜4,500円
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- Alcohol
- 14.5%
This Barbera d'Alba Superiore, labeled 'I Patriarchi', is produced only in great vintages from grapes grown in the Fausoni and San Cristoforo vineyards in Neive. Very full-scented with vivid fruit character, firm texture and good acidity in the mouth, it shows a fine balance between body and drinkability.
Made only in the best vintages, I Patriarchi shows how serious Barbera d'Alba Superiore can be without losing its friendly drinkability.
New to wine?
A step up from everyday Barbera — more structure and depth, but still approachable.
Food Pairings
Suited to savory appetizers, traditional first courses (agnolotti, tajarin), meat dishes and well-aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Special dinners, hearty meat courses, cellar-worthy gift.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera from the Fausoni and San Cristoforo crus, hand-harvested in early October; fermented with 8–10 days maceration and aged at least 12 months in large wood barrels and French oak barriques.
About the producer
Cantina FranconeFifth-generation Neive estate behind the acclaimed, single-cru Barbaresco Gallina.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is it called 'I Patriarchi'?
- The name references the winery's family patriarchs and the old vines used in select vintages of this wine.
- Is this wine made every year?
- No, it is produced only in particularly good vintages, from the Fausoni and San Cristoforo vineyards.
- What is 'Superiore' Barbera d'Alba?
- It denotes a higher minimum alcohol and longer aging than standard Barbera d'Alba, resulting in a fuller, more structured wine.
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