Barbera d'Alba DOC - Francesco Versio 2022

Francesco Versio

Format: 75 cl

-11%


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Producer Francesco Versio
Name Barbera d'Alba DOC
Variety Barbera
Vintage 2022
Gradation 14.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, vanilla notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, skin maceration
Region Piedmont
Production area Alba and surroundings
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 6-12 months
Type of cask Oak or steel barrels
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5 years
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses, flavorful dishes

Il Barbera d'Alba DOC di Francesco Versio è un vino rosso di grande carattere, radicato nel cuore del Piemonte. Prodotto con uve Barbera, questo vino riflette perfettamente il terroir delle colline di Alba. Al naso, si apre con note intense di frutti di bosco maturi, come ciliegie e ribes, arricchite da delicati sentori di viola e spezie dolci. Al palato, presenta una struttura equilibrata, con una vivace acidità tipica della Barbera, che conferisce freschezza e longevità al vino. I tannini sono morbidi e ben integrati, offrendo una piacevole rotondità. Il finale è lungo e persistente, con un retrogusto piacevolmente fruttato. Questo Barbera d'Alba è ideale per accompagnare piatti della cucina piemontese, come agnolotti al sugo di carne, brasati e formaggi stagionati. La cura e la passione di Francesco Versio si percepiscono in ogni sorso, facendo di questo vino una scelta eccellente per ogni occasione.

The winery

Francesco Versio – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Francesco Versio.

Winemaker from Neive (Langhe, Piedmont) known for terroir-driven red wines with a traditional character, with particular focus on Nebbiolo and Dolcetto.
Region: Piemonte
Country: Italia
Founded: 2012
Grapes: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera
Winery based in Neive, in the Barbaresco area. Production focused on Nebbiolo: Barbaresco and Langhe Nebbiolo. Traditional, minimalist winery style with spontaneous fermentations. Vineyards in Neive's notable sites: San Cristoforo, Currà, Albesani, Starderi. Small producer: just over 3 hectares under vine.
Winery history
Francesco Versio grew up in Neive and began vinifying his family's grapes in the early 2010s. After studying oenology and gaining experience working in the cellar at Bruno Giacosa, he launched his own production using the vineyards inherited from his grandfather, consolidating a range focused on Neive's geographical indications.
Production philosophy
Minimal, traditional approach: fermentations with indigenous yeasts, often extended macerations and aging in large barrels for the Barbaresco; for other wines stainless steel and concrete are also used. The stated goal is to clearly express the terroir and the purity of the fruit.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in the municipality of Neive and include named sites such as San Cristoforo, Currà, Albesani and Starderi. The reported soils vary from clay and sand to limestone, and the exposures are generally favorable.

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