Description
A recently introduced variety, it is meant to celebrate the red wines still produced in the Langhe and Roero, with Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes (historical grape varieties grown in these regions since the 15th century). It takes its name from the city of Alba, city in between the two hilly regions and ideally considered the capital.
Data Sheet
Alba Doc (also Riserva)
Production regulations: D.M. August 2, 2010
Grape Variety: Nebbiolo from the 70% to 85%; Barbera from the 15% to 30%, while the remaining 5% is made from non-aromatic grapes grown in recommended or authorised vineyards.
Colour: intense ruby red that sometimes turns garnet.
Bouquet: intense and characteristic.
Taste: dry, warm, tannic, strong, balanced, persistent.
Ageing: minimum 17 months of which at least 9 in wooden barrels; if aged minimum 23 months of which at least 12 in wooden barrels, it can be classified as Riserva.
Minimum alcohol content: 12,50% vol.
Production regulations: D.M. August 2, 2010
Grape Variety: Nebbiolo from the 70% to 85%; Barbera from the 15% to 30%, while the remaining 5% is made from non-aromatic grapes grown in recommended or authorised vineyards.
Colour: intense ruby red that sometimes turns garnet.
Bouquet: intense and characteristic.
Taste: dry, warm, tannic, strong, balanced, persistent.
Ageing: minimum 17 months of which at least 9 in wooden barrels; if aged minimum 23 months of which at least 12 in wooden barrels, it can be classified as Riserva.
Minimum alcohol content: 12,50% vol.
Consortium
Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani
Administration: Corso Enotria, 2/C - Ampelion 12051 Alba (CN)
T +39 0173 441074 F +39 0173 361380
http://www.langhevini.it/ consorzio.vini@langhevini.it
Administration: Corso Enotria, 2/C - Ampelion 12051 Alba (CN)
T +39 0173 441074 F +39 0173 361380
http://www.langhevini.it/ consorzio.vini@langhevini.it
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Red wine bouquet and intense flavour, Alba Doc is excellent served with main courses, particularly meat stew, red roasts and game.