Croere Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2022 - Vite Colte x 6

The Vigor of Barbera in its Superiore Version: The Agronomic Project of Croere

The Vite Colte Croere Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2022 stands within the Piedmontese winemaking landscape as a model of extraordinary consistency, regional accuracy, and extractive richness. This esteemed wine cooperative builds its value on the daily and living dialogue between different generations of farmers, merging the ancient knowledge of the winegrowers with a strict field protocol. The project aims to emphasize the most robust, proud, and deep profile of the Barbera grape subjected to extended aging. Croere commands attention in the glass as an aristocratic wine with a solid profile, structured to reveal the complex soul of the Alba hills through a convivial and beautifully balanced pour.

Pedoclimatic Notes and Horizontal Rest Protocol in Noble Wood

The vineyards delve their roots into hillside soils characterized by stable marly-limestone matrices rich in marls—a geological habitat of excellence that encourages optimal development of the clusters and transfers an innate mineral footprint to the black grape. The climate trend of the 2022 vintage favored gradual and complete phenolic ripening, allowing the winery to gather healthy clusters rich in clean dry extracts. Following the manual harvest, processing applies strict technological criteria to safeguard the fruit's integrity. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with extended macerations. The subsequent aging path in oak casks is precisely designed to polish the polyphenolic architecture and enrich the tertiary profile, safeguarding an alcohol content of 14.00% Vol.

Sensory Profile and Organoleptic Assessment

Measured horizontal rest in the darkness of the cellar combined with the natural acidic drive of the variety outlines an organoleptic framework of imposing olfactory breadth for this flavor-rich Piemonte red wine.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Barbera / Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC / Still red wine.
• Analytical Data (2022 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 14.00% Vol. / Aging in oak casks / Volume: 750 ml.
• Visual Assessment: Deep, dense, and limpid ruby red color, characterized by an outstanding and prominent viscosity upon swirling in the glass, with a rim that turns toward youthful violet highlights.
• Olfactory Framework: Broad, clean, and markedly deep bouquet. A consistent symphony of aromas emerges on the nose, dominated by sharp hints of dried violet and ripe black-fleshed fruit, perfectly integrated with refined spicy notes of sweet vanilla, balsamic puffs, and subtle background tertiary recalls derived from well-integrated wood.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, warm profile endowed with a supple mouthfeel. The progression displays a robust, full, and well-structured body where the vibrant and typical acidic backbone balances the alcohol warmth and adds dynamism to the pour. The tannic texture is fine, soft, and perfectly polished, guiding development toward a long, savory finish of impeccable harmonious persistence with consistent returns of fruit and vanilla.

Service Advice and Gastronomic Pairings

The robustness of the structure, acidic freshness, and aromatic richness of this Barbera Superiore qualify it as an ideal companion for flavor-rich traditional land-based cuisine and succulent culinary preparations.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs magnificently alongside second courses based on prominent baked red meats, complex roasts, rich stews, and slow-cooked braised dishes. It excels paired alongside hearty traditional dishes like warm polenta with game sauces or the classic Piedmontese boiled meat platter (bollito misto). It displays fine synergy when paired alongside savory first courses like rich crostini topped with black truffle or traditional fondue with truffles, flavorful goat cheeses, intense blue cheeses, and selections of long-aged hard Parmesan cheeses.
• Serving Method: To promote the development of the rich tertiary profile and ensure proper tannin integration, opening the bottle and decanting it in advance is recommended, using a wide tasting glass of Grand Ballon type at a serving temperature of 14 - 16°C.