Palladino Barbera d'Alba DOC 2022

Style: Lush

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont
Appellation/Sub-Region: Barbera d’Alba DOC

Grapes: Barbera

Vineyard/Cellar Practices: Sustainably Grown, Vegan 

SO2: N/A

Where Food Meets Its Match: Drink with high acid dishes to enhance the wine's fruit and liveliness; umami rich dishes will help the wine appear dryer and less fruity.  

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Winemaking in the Palladino family dates back to the mid 1850s in the commune of Serralunga d'Alba in the heart of Barolo production. Palladino also makes this brilliant Barbera d'Alba all sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in the Serralunga commune, which is known for producing wines of serious structure. Pierro Palladino studied winemaking at the Istituto Enologico, working as a winemaker for other wineries before carrying on his family’s tradition. He bought the current Azienda Vinicola Palladino in 1974, and entrusted its management to Maurilio Palladino, his cousin. Their Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a fruitful, lower-tannin alternative to the burlier Barolo. Grapes are harvested in small baskets, crushed and then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks before 8 months of aging in old, large-format barrels (botti). The wine is delicious with a little bottle age, showing some fresh fruit character with hints of dried herbs and clove, and a brightness on the palate that is emphasized by persistent acidity. Sustainably grown, vegan.