IT Viberti La Gemella Barbera d’Alba DOC

Last born in the Viberti house, her name is a dedication to Maria (twin by birth), wife of Giovanni Viberti, a woman of humble origins who made a fundamental contribution to the growth of the company and her family. 

Cook for over 50 years of the family inn, alias Buon Padre, tenacious and severe mother, and great passionate of Barbera, in 2004 observed how many of the most beautiful vineyards of Barbera had been substituted with the variety Nebbiolo, more profitable grape than the same Barbera considered for years the “wine of the poor”, thanks to a marked acidity and a difficult drinkability.

The project stems from the intuition of Claudio, the youngest and newest son in the management of the family business, The plant of a new vineyard with a higher plant density is born. The goal, then achieved over time is a wine with a great concentration, a particular amiability and a nose with a clear and intense red fruit. The acidity that accompanies the concentration makes the wine extremely elegant and fascinating.

VARIETALS 100% Barbera

VINTAGE 2018

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 14%Total acidity 6.5 g/l

APPEARANCE Brilliant ruby red with evident purple notes.

NOSE The expressive nose is smoky with notes of wild flowers, cherries and cacao powder.

PALATE The palate is rich and vibrant and echoes the nose with notes of sour cherry and blueberry compote.

AGEING After a short passage in wood for malolactic fermentation, the storage of La Gemella takes place mainly in steel tanks.

PAIRING Preferable with pasta dishes, pizza, white meat, Ceasar salad, cheese and BBQ meats.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Drink within the next 5 years.

90 Points JamesSuckling.com

Vivino 3.9

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