WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
The vine Barbera comes from the zone of Monferrato. It arrived in the area of Alba after the invasion of the grape phylloxera (to-wards the end of ‘800) and it has quickly spread for its gifts of roughness and productivity. This qualities allowed its growing in less suitable zones. When it is cultivated in privileged areas, once left to Nebbiolo, it seems to thank the vine dresser giving him a fresh and fragrant wine, the Barbera d’Alba “À bon rendre”. The wine can be appreciated since the spring following the harvest or it can be suitable for the aging in wood, but this is the Barbera…”Laboriosa”! The first days of October the grapes come to ripeness. The fermentation goes on for about 10 days after which it is drawn off and kept into stainless steel tanks and partly in wood before bottling it in spring. The Barbera d’Alba “À bon rendre” has an intense ruby red color, it smells of fruit, it is fragrant and it has a full taste with equilibrated acidity well supported by the structure. Thanks to its refinement and elegance it can accompany any dishes. It is a maid of all work wine for people who want to obtain the right pleasure from good wine and … “à bon rendre”.
