Castello di Neive Barbera d’Alba Doc 2022

The Castello di Neive winery enthusiastically presents its Barbera d’Alba Doc 2022, a wine that embodies passion, tradition and commitment to quality wine production. That’s what makes this new product unique:

History and Territory:

• Founded in the 1960s by Italo Stupino, Castello di Neive owns 60 hectares, of which 27 are vineyards and 20 are hazelnut groves.
• Louis Oudart, a famous winemaker, won a gold medal in London in 1862 with a dry wine “Neive” made from Nebbiolo grapes.

Production and Enology:

• Winemaker Claudio Roggero has been curating the wines for more than 30 years, maintaining the tradition of excellence.
• Aging takes place in modern winemaking cellars.

Wine Characteristics:

• Production area between Barbaresco and Neive.
• Exposure: Southeast to southwest, with elevation from 240 to 280 meters above sea level.
• Age of the vines: about 25-30 years old.
• Vol: 14%

Soil Characteristics:

• St. Agatha Fossil Marls (Tortonian), characterized by bluish calcareous marls.

Grape varieties:

• 100% Barbera

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Very bright ruby red with purplish highlights.
• Nose: Vinous with fresh fruity notes reminiscent of well-ripened red fruits.
• Taste: Fresh and balanced, with acidity present but well integrated and offset by softness.

Castello di Neive Barbera d’Alba Doc 2022 promises a satisfying sensory experience, representing the richness and authenticity of the terroir between Barbaresco and Neive. A versatile wine suited to satisfy the most discerning palates.