Vintage: 2019
Varietals: Barbera
Farming: Organic
The 2019 Barbera d'Alba all from Pira, is a very pretty, aromatic wine. In this vintage, the Barbera is a bit more floral and savory, but ess texturally intense than in many years, but that adds to its accessibility. Cedar, tobacco, dried herbs, autumn leaves and earthy notes linger.
VINIFICATION: Vinified like a Barolo -- minimum 30-60 days contact with the skins with a submerged cap.
AGING: Aged five years in botte - French and Slavonian.
