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Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore - Tenuta La Rocca

Tenuta La Rocca
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Barbera Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 75 cl

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CHF 20.93−21%(CHF 27.91/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 26.40

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Technical information

Producer
Tenuta La Rocca
Name
Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore
Variety
Barbera
Gradation
13.5%
Format
75 cl
Aromatic profile
Red fruits, spices, hints of vanilla
Vinification method
Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
Aging
Minimum 12 months
Type of cask
Oak barrels
Color
Intense ruby red
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Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore - Tenuta La Rocca is born in the heart of the Langhe, a territory renowned for the quality of its red wines. Obtained from selected Barbera grapes, this interpretation fully reflects the vigorous and versatile character of this Piedmontese native grape variety. It is aged in oak barrels, a process that softens the tannins and enriches the bouquet with pleasant spicy and vanilla notes.

In the glass, it appears an intense ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose, it expresses notes of ripe forest fruits, cherry, and plum, accompanied by hints of toast and sweet spices. The taste is full, balanced, and persistent, with a freshness that makes the sip enjoyable. Ideal to accompany red meat dishes, roasts, and aged cheeses, this Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore offers an authentic and rewarding experience of the Langhe terroir.

The winery

Tenuta La Rocca

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Gavi DOCG white wine from vines grown in Monterotondo di Gavi; label managed by Cantine Coppo and made from the native Cortese grape variety.
Grape varieties
Cortese
  • Gavi DOCG made from 100% Cortese.
  • Vineyards in Monterotondo di Gavi on marl-limestone soils.
  • The estate has been managed by Cantine Coppo since the mid-1980s.
  • Selective hand-harvesting and vinification in stainless steel to preserve freshness and minerality.
  • Tasting profile: straw yellow, notes of white peach, citrus and mineral character.
The story
Tenuta La Rocca is a vineyard located in Monterotondo, in the Gavi area. Cantine Coppo has managed Tenuta La Rocca since the mid-1980s and uses the parcel’s Cortese grapes for the eponymous Gavi DOCG La Rocca. The appellation’s technical specifications indicate manual harvesting and vinification aimed at preserving freshness and minerality.
Production philosophy
Focus on showcasing the Cortese grape and the terroir: hand-selected harvest, gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature to enhance freshness, fruity aromatics and the mineral notes derived from the marly-calcareous soils.
Terroir and vineyards
Produced in the Monterotondo di Gavi area. Marly-calcareous soils; south / southeast / southwest exposures; altitude around 1,050 ft above sea level. The terroir imparts a distinctive mineral note to the wine.