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Giuseppe Rinaldi - Barbera d'Alba 2018

Italie • Barbera d'Alba • Red

£495.00 tax included
£495.00 tax included £546.00
£41.25 / unit
Packaging : 12 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

THE Barbera d'Alba 2018 of Giuseppe Rinaldi is a wine red Italian wine that embodies the excellence of the Piedmont region. This Barbera d'Alba comes from a domaine A family deeply rooted in its terroir. Giuseppe Rinaldi, drawing on his heritage, produces wines that reflect the authenticity and typicity of their appellation. 

Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

This Barbera d'Alba boasts a brilliant ruby color. On the nose, it reveals aromas of black cherry, plum, and sweet spices. The palate is fresh and fruity, with lovely acidity and supple tannins. The finish is persistent and elegant, leaving a pleasant sensation of freshness. A harmonious and flavorful Italian red wine.

Food & wine pairings

Pair it with pasta dishes with tomato sauce, grilled meats or Italian cheeses.
Producer

Producer

The terroir of Barbera d'Alba is not specified, but it certainly benefits from the unique characteristics of the Piedmont region. The rich and varied soils contribute to the complexity and typicity of the wines. climat, With its hot summers and cold winters, the climate promotes optimal grape ripening and aroma concentration. The vines are cultivated with care and respect for the environment to preserve the quality of the terroir and the expression of the Barbera grape variety.

Owner and history

The history and current owners of domaine Giuseppe Rinaldi's details are not publicly available, but it is clear that passion and expertise are passed down from generation to generation. This family of winemakers is deeply attached to its terroir and traditions, and strives to produce wines that reflect the authenticity and typicity of the Piedmont region.

Vinification and aging

At Rinaldi, Barbera is not a second choice. It is planted on very high quality plots, particularly on the most suitable parts of the Brunate and San Lorenzo crus.
The limestone soil of these sites provides a mineral dimension and structure that is not found in the Barberas of the plains.

A "naked" winemaking process. This is where the Rinaldi style is best expressed. The winemaking is disarmingly simple, leaving no room for error:

Fermentation: In wooden vats (tini) with indigenous yeasts.
Aging: The wine spends approximately 18 months in large Slovenian oak casks.
Zero Makeup: Unlike many "modern" Barberas d'Alba, there is no influence of new oak here. No vanilla, no toast. Just the grape.

The team's opinion

Giuseppe Rinaldi's 2018 Barbera d'Alba is a bottle that stands out in the Piedmontese landscape. Where many producers seek to make Barbera a powerful, oaky, and demonstrative wine, the Rinaldi family offers a version of absolute purity, almost wild, that pays homage to the noble rusticity of the grape variety.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2022 à 2028

Wine profile

  • Fruity
  • Costs
  • Complex