Barbera d'Alba Superiore Carrà
バルベーラ・ダルバ・スペリオーレ カッラ
Cascina Penna-Currado
Barbera
About this wine
A single-vineyard Barbera from two south-west-facing parcels named Carrà in the San Sebastiano area of Monforte d'Alba, planted in 1965 and 2000. High altitude, cooling air currents and late ripening from old vines concentrate the fruit while preserving acidity. The wine shows a deep, youthful colour with ripe plum, blueberry and pressed lavender, iron and gamey notes, balsamic touches, and a crisp minerality that balances its full body through to an elegant, herb-tinged finish. Note: this Carrà bottling is produced entirely by Cascina Penna-Currado and is distinct from the unrelated, separately owned producer Cascina Carrà, also based in San Sebastiano di Monforte.
A bold, structured Barbera for those who want more concentration than an everyday bottling.
Sommelier's Note
"One of the most concentrated Barbera bottlings coming out of Monforte d'Alba right now — old vines and altitude do the heavy lifting here, not oak."
Food Pairings
A full-bodied Barbera suited to braised beef, grilled lamb, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano; its bright acidity also cuts through richer, fattier grilled dishes.
When to drink it
Grilled red meats, hearty winter dinners, cellar candidate
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Barbera
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- ¥7,500-10,000 (estimated retail reference based on US market pricing of ~$49-63; no confirmed JP import price found)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Barbera from two south-west-facing parcels in the Carrà locality, San Sebastiano di Monforte d'Alba, from vines planted in 1965 and 2000 (roughly 25 and 60+ years old). High-altitude site with cooling air currents and late ripening concentrates fruit while retaining Barbera's signature acidity; alcohol approximately 14%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this the same 'Carrà' as the producer Cascina Carrà?
- No. Barbera d'Alba Superiore Carrà is a single-vineyard bottling made entirely by Cascina Penna-Currado from a parcel named Carrà in San Sebastiano di Monforte d'Alba. Cascina Carrà is a separate, unrelated winery also based in the same San Sebastiano area.
- What does this wine taste like?
- Deep, youthful colour with ripe plum, blueberry and pressed lavender, iron and gamey notes, balsamic touches, and a crisp minerality balancing its full body.
- What makes the Carrà vineyard special?
- Two south-west-facing parcels planted in 1965 and 2000, at high altitude with cooling air currents that allow late, even ripening — concentrating fruit while preserving Barbera's natural acidity.
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