About this wine
Cascina Adelaide's Barbera d'Alba (bottled in some vintages under labels such as 'Amabilin' or from the Preda vineyard as a Superiore) shows the estate's precision applied to Piedmont's everyday red grape: dark cherry and plum fruit, soft toasty spice, and bright acidity that keeps it food-friendly.
An easy, fruit-forward red that's a great introduction to Piedmont beyond Barolo.
Sommelier's Note
"Proof that a Barolo producer's discipline elevates even its 'everyday' wine well above the everyday."
Food Pairings
Excellent everyday-drinking red with pizza, pasta al ragù, cured salumi, or grilled sausages.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, pizza nights, everyday pairing with Italian food
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $25-45
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera, some bottlings from the Preda vineyard as a Superiore designation. Fermented and aged with some oak influence (toasty, vanilla-tinged notes noted in reviews), producing a fuller-bodied style than a simple Barbera d'Alba.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Cascina Adelaide's Barbera d'Alba oaked?
- Some bottlings show oak-derived spice and vanilla notes, giving a fuller-bodied style than a simple, unoaked Barbera.
- How does this compare to their Barolo wines?
- It is a lighter, more immediately approachable red meant for everyday drinking, in contrast to the structured, age-worthy Barolo range.
- What food pairs well with this Barbera?
- Its bright acidity and dark fruit make it versatile with pizza, tomato-based pasta, and cured meats.
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