Barbera d'Alba Gabriele Cordero 2022
The Barbera d'Alba by Gabriele Cordero is a round and warm red wine, perfectly suited for food pairings with dishes from Piedmont cuisine. The sip is rich and fresh, characterized by delicate tannins and good acidity, while on the nose it expresses an explosion of red fruits that returns on the palate, giving the wine an extremely juicy and inviting drinkability
The Barbera d'Alba from the young wine estate Gabriele Cordero is characterized as a bottle with a satisfying and agile drinkability. The estate is managed by brothers Gabriele and Serena Cordero, who cultivate 8 hectares of vineyards in Lower Piemonte dedicated to traditional varieties Nebbiolo, Arneis, and, of course, Barbera. Gabriele takes care of the vineyards, which thrive with biodiversity thanks to the presence of bees, butterflies, and other insects, while Serena is responsible for the winemaking process, carried out with artisanal respect for the raw material. Additionally, Serena consults for numerous wineries in the municipality of Alba, as well as for estates scattered across Toscana, Calabria, and even Moldova.
Gabriele and Serena Cordero Barbera d'Alba consists of only Barbera grapes grown within the municipality of Priocca, where the soils are clayey and sandy and the exposure is full east. When the clusters have reached the desired ripening stage, harvesting and crushing take place in stainless steel tanks, where fermentation occurs.alcoholic at controlled temperature in contact with the skins. The subsequent maturation phase also takes place in steel for a few months and precedes bottling and final marketing.
The Barbera d'Alba by Gabriele and Serena Cordero has a dark ruby red and consistent color with violet reflections. On the nose, broad and intense aromas of cherry, berries, and violet alternate, while on the palate, the important structure and soft warmth are well supported by the lively freshness and the delicate tannins. Long persistence on the finish. This Barbera shows excellent versatility in food-wine pairing as it can successfully accompany both cheese and cold cuts platters and more elaborate meat dishes.