Barbera d'Alba DOC - Tenuta La Rocca

Name: Barbera d'Alba DOC - Tenuta La Rocca
Brand: Tenuta La Rocca
SKU: franco-w-91
Price: 13.91 EUR
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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Tenuta La Rocca
Name	Barbera d'Alba DOC
Variety	Barbera
Gradation	12.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, hints of vanilla
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, skin maceration
Region	Piedmont
Production area	Alba
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

Descrizione

Barbera d'Alba DOC - Tenuta La Rocca is born in the heart of the Langhe, a region renowned for its volcanic soils and fresh air that give the wines a distinct elegance. This wine expresses the authentic character of the Barbera grape, with an intense ruby red color and a lively structure. On the nose, it features aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, enriched by delicate spicy and slightly balsamic notes.

On the palate, it reveals itself to be full-bodied yet balanced, thanks to a typical good acidity that makes the sip fresh and persistent, with soft and silky tannins. The aging in steel and partly in wood helps maintain aromatic purity, enhancing its versatility.

Perfectly paired with Piedmontese cuisine, from game to aged cheeses, this Barbera d'Alba also suits rich pasta dishes and light red meats.

The winery

Tenuta La Rocca – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Tenuta La Rocca.

Gavi DOCG white wine from vines grown in Monterotondo di Gavi; label managed by Cantine Coppo and made from the native Cortese grape variety.

Region: Piemonte

Country: Italia

Grapes: 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.

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Winery history

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.