Trediberri Barbera d'Alba DOC, 2022

Possibly the hottest newer producer in Piedmont. A partnership formed in 2007 between two members of the Oberto family and Vladimiro Rambaldi. The Oberto’s owned small parcels in “Rocche” and “Torriglione” in La Morra. A portion of the “Berri” vineyard, also in La Morra, was acquired shortly after the partnership was formed. The Baroli are traditionally crafted with long fermentations followed by at least 24 months of aging in large Slavonian botti.

2022 Barbera- Vinified and aged in cement. 30% of the Barbera is whole cluster fermented. Always savory and juicy.

WINEMAKING

The grapes come from the Roero area and from our vineyards surrounding the hamlet Torriglione, next to the winery. Barbera is the only variety to whom we systematically apply a green harvest, in order to reduce the yields. Alcoholic fermentation happens in concrete and/or stainless steel and lasts around 12-15 days. Then malolactic takes place in concrete and/or stainless steel and cold stabilization happens outdoor or in conditioned steel tanks. After stabilization, the wine ages for some months in concrete, steel and plastic, before being bottled, usually in April-May of the year after the harvest.

NOTE

Our Barbera is not smoothed by any oak aging and henceforth it is characterized by a bright acidity and a pretty high level of alcohol, if compared to the other Trediberri wines. This wine shows a full body and highlights a fruity character, rather than elegance and finesse. Its perfect pairing is the traditional Bollito misto (Boiled meat platter).