Castello di Neive, Barbera D'Alba Superiore MG, 2016

Castello di Neive’s Barbera d’Alba Superiore MG 2016 is a striking expression of Barbera at its most polished and complete, sourced exclusively from the prized Marcorino vineyard and released only in the finest vintages. It combines the grape’s natural generosity with remarkable finesse, offering depth, precision, and a pedigree that speaks to the long-standing reputation of Barbera in Piedmont.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a deep, vivid ruby tone that hints at both ripeness and freshness. The nose is immediately expressive, with layers of preserved cherry, wild strawberry, plum, violets, fresh licorice, subtle incense, and beautifully integrated oak. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied yet densely packed, with a core of juicy cherry fruit, plum, tart-sweet boysenberry, bitter orange peel, mocha, and sweet pipe tobacco. Fine tannins, lively acidity, and a salty mineral streak give the wine energy and balance, while the finish is long, silky, and elegantly persistent. It has the structure to age gracefully over the next several years, developing even more savory complexity with time.

Production
This Barbera comes from the south-facing, limestone-rich Marcorino vineyard, where the cooler balance of the site and the quality of the fruit allow the wine to show both intensity and elegance. Yield is kept deliberately low through strict green harvesting, ensuring concentrated, high-quality grapes. Fermentation lasts around 10 days and includes regular manual pump-overs as well as rack-and-return to extract color, flavor, and structure without losing refinement. The wine is then matured for about 12 months in French barriques, followed by a further 6 months of bottle aging before release.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent match for rich Piedmontese dishes, roasted meats, braised beef, game birds, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for about 30–60 minutes if opening it young to allow the aromatics and texture to fully unfold.

Producer
Castello di Neive is one of Piedmont’s respected historic producers, closely associated with expressive, terroir-driven wines from the Langhe and surrounding hills. The estate has built a strong reputation for crafting refined Barbera and Nebbiolo wines that balance tradition with precision, and its top vineyard selections are widely appreciated for their authenticity and quality.

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