2023 Montaribaldi Frere Barbera d'Alba

The Barbera d'Alba Frere DOC comes from the Frere vineyard of the same name, located in the municipality of Treiso. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 300 meters and faces west. The Barbera grapes are harvested between late September and the first week of October. Once in the winery, the grapes are destemmed and pressed. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation take approximately ten days at a temperature of 27 to 29°C. The wine then remains in contact with its lees for at least another two months at a temperature of 20 to 22°C to allow malolactic fermentation to take place. The wine is then aged for three to four months at a low temperature to facilitate the deposition of cloudiness and clarification. Finally, in the summer following the harvest, the Barbera d'Alba DOC Frere is bottled and, after several months of cellaring, is ready for sale.

In the glass, the Barbera d'Alba Frere has a fresh ruby red color. On the nose, the wine is fruity and intense, with notes of cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine is supple, soft, and fruity, with balanced acidity and a surprisingly long finish. The Frere Barbera is the youngest, freshest, and fruitiest Barbera in the Monairiabaldi collection. Fruit-dominant and not too heavy. A beautiful glass of red with Italian elegance.

The Montaribaldi winery is a historically family-run business, nestled in the Langhe hills in the small village of Barbaresco. Montaribaldi's grapes grow among the vineyards of Angelo Gaja's famous winery. They're certainly not the least fortunate neighbors. The owners of the Montaribaldi winery, brothers Luciano and Roberto Taliano, are fortunate to have their plots of land scattered throughout the Langhe and Monferrato hills. Wine has been produced here for centuries, and even UNESCO has recognized the interplay of man and nature, recently adding this region to its prestigious World Heritage List. Although the Montaribaldi winery has existed for much longer, the brothers have been in the wine business for a relatively short time, having been in business since 1994. However, together with winemaker Carlo Arnulfo, they are already producing exquisite Piedmont wines with excellent value for money.

The family produces some of the most famous wines from the Piedmont region: Barbaresco DOCG, Barolo DOCG, Barbera d'Alba DOC, Barbera d'Asti DOCG, and Roero Arneis. They offer a complete range of wines made from grapes typical of this region. A key characteristic of this winery is that the wines originate in Piedmont, are always recognizable as "Montaribaldi" wines, and are sustainably grown and produced. As they call it, making "vineyard wines" sets them apart.

The Barbera grape is known for its high acidity and was once the wine of the people due to its large yields and wide versatility. Times have changed, and Barbera wines have made a significant leap in quality. This Barbera from Montaribaldi comes from older vines from the vineyard called Dü Gir. By aging the wine in new wooden barriques for a year, a beautiful balance is created between the characteristically fresh Barbera acidity and the round tannins of the oak. The Talianos then let the bottles mature for another eight months in their cellar before selling this wine. You can taste the love for winemaking here, and this quality makes the Barbera Frere unbeatable, especially at this price.

FACT : In the "Tab: Attachment" you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. We're located almost next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for the address.