Marchesi Alfieri Alfiera Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2022 – An exclusive red wine from Piedmont

Marchesi Alfieri Alfiera Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2022 is a great Italian red wine with impressive depth and elegance. It offers concentrated dark fruit, silky-smooth tannins, and a long, intense finish. A truly top-tier Barbera that truly showcases the grape’s great potential.

The wine comes from the historic Alfiera vineyard, spanning just 4.5 hectares in Piedmont. Here, the grapes are hand-picked with great care and a low yield. The result is a concentrated wine with plenty of character.

18 months of barrel aging adds extra depth

Alfiera is made from 100% Barbera and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. The wine then rests for an additional six months in the bottle.

The long aging process creates a beautiful balance between power, freshness, and elegance. The fruit is intense, while the barrels add subtle notes of vanilla, cocoa, and warm spices.

The wine pairs excellently with beef tenderloin, slow-braised meats, game, and aged cheeses. It can be enjoyed now but also has excellent aging potential.

Tasting Notes

Color: Intense, dark ruby red with beautiful violet hues.

Nose: Deep aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, and dark plums. Elegant hints of cocoa, vanilla, and dark chocolate add extra complexity.

Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated with juicy dark fruit, velvety tannins, and a lively freshness. The finish is long, harmonious, and elegantly spiced.

Marchesi Alfieri – A Historic Winemaking Tradition from Piedmont

Marchesi Alfieri is based in San Martino Alfieri, where the family has been growing grapes since 1616. The historic vineyards surround the family’s impressive castle between Asti and Alba.

For generations, the estate has worked to refine the region’s classic grape varieties. Alfiera is among the estate’s most prestigious wines and demonstrates just how grand and elegant a Barbera can be.

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