Barbera d'Alba 2024
DOC, Mauro Molino, 750 ml
Charming enjoyment
- An uncomplicated all-rounder with character – from the sandy soils of Guarene in Roero.
- Unmistakable Barbera aroma – soft on the palate, smooth and pure cherry, with pleasant freshness.
- Pasta, pizza, soft cheeses such as Taleggio – it goes well with all of these.
Description
This Barbera is part of the history of the Mauro Molino winery – one of the first wines Mauro vinified from the sandy soils of Guarene in Roero. It is precisely this origin that gives it its fresh, fruity aroma. It has an intense bouquet of wild berries, ripe cherries and dark berries – juicy, inviting and unmistakably Barbera. On the palate, it is soft and round, with lively acidity and beautiful balance. Its fruit-driven style makes it smooth – an uncomplicated all-rounder with character. Perfect with pasta, pizza, soft cheeses such as Taleggio, cold cuts or barbecue.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Barbera |
| Producer: | Mauro Molino |
| Origin: | Italy / Piemont / Barbera d'Alba |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 6 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Pizza or Flammkuchen, Spiced grillades, Roast veal with morel sauce, Risotto with ceps |
| Vinification: | short must fermentation, Punching down |
| Harvest: | hand-picking |
| Maturation: | in new barriques |
| Volume: | 13.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Mauro Molino
The Mauro Molino winery is located in the heart of the rolling hills of Piedmont, where morning mist hangs over the vineyards and the sun spreads its warm rays over the chalky soil. For over 40 years, the Molino family has been producing wines with character – deeply rooted in tradition, yet open to new ideas.
The history of the winery began in 1982, when Mauro Molino, after years of experience in viticulture, decided to lay the foundation for today's family business in his hometown of La Morra. Over the years, not only did the vineyard grow, but so did the company – in 2003, his son Matteo Molino joined the wine production business, followed in 2008 by his daughter Martina Molino, both graduates of the Alba School of Oenology. Martina is responsible for sales and organisation, while Matteo focuses primarily on wine production.
The family cultivates around 20 hectares of vineyards in some of Piedmont's most exciting locations: in addition to La Morra, known for its elegant and long-lasting Barolos, they also own vineyards in Guarene, Farigliano and Costigliole d'Asti. The diversity of soils, microclimates and altitudes allows them to capture the many facets of Piedmont's wine world.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
