Beretta 'Forte Masso' Barbera d'Alba 2014

Beretta ‘Forte Masso’ Barbera d’Alba 2014

Alba, Piedmont, Italy

The Gussalli Beretta family has been active in the wine industry for over 500 years, and for 500 years they have been uncompromising about their values, uncompromising about the quality of their wine, and uncompromising about their rigor and work ethic. Dedication and consistency is what makes this family and their wine truly distinctive.

The family’s four wine Estates anchor four great DOCGs of Italy: Lo Sparviere in Franciacorta, Castello di Radda in Chianti Classico, Orlandi Contucci Ponno in the Colline Teramane, and Forte Masso in the Langhe of Barolo.

Tasting Notes:

This Barbera pours a brilliant garment color with flecks of violet. The nose is pretty intense with hints of rose, blackberry, chocolate and sweet tobacco. The palate is full bodied with a hint of spiciness and a long finish.

Pair it With:

We recommend trying it with rich dark meats, mushrooms, herbs, herbaceous cheeses like bleu cheese, root veggies and braised greens.

Grape Varieties:

100% Barbera

Aging:

12 months in oak barrels followed by 6 months in bottle

Soil:

Limestone clay soil

Alcohol Content:

13.5%