{"product_id":"guido-porro-barbera-dalba-st-caterina-2020","title":"Guido Porro Barbera D'Alba St. Caterina 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuido Porro Barbera d'Alba St. Caterina 2020 is a vivid, terroir-driven expression of Barbera from Serralunga d’Alba in Piemonte, showing how much depth and character this grape can achieve in the right hands. Made in a traditional style and aged with care, it balances vibrant fruit, structure, and finesse in a way that makes it both immediately enjoyable and distinctly authentic to its region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows an intense ruby-red colour. The nose is inviting and expressive, with juicy cherry, wild berries, and a subtle hint of spice.\n\nThe palate is full-flavoured and well balanced, driven by Barbera’s naturally lively acidity, which gives the wine energy and freshness. Fine tannins and a long, elegant finish round out the wine, while its solid structure suggests it can drink beautifully now and gain extra complexity with a few years in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Serralunga d’Alba, the wine reflects the area’s unique soils and microclimate, which help give Barbera greater depth, concentration, and complexity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel to preserve purity of fruit and freshness, followed by ageing in large, older Slavonian oak casks, adding texture and finesse without masking the grape’s natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an especially food-friendly red, ideal with Italian dishes such as pasta with rich sauces, grilled meats, roasted poultry, and mature cheeses. Serve it slightly cool, around 16–18°C, and decanting for 30 minutes can help open up the aromatics, though it is not strictly necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuido Porro is a respected family producer in Serralunga d’Alba, a prized part of the Barolo zone known for wines of structure and character. The estate is appreciated for its traditional approach and site-focused wines, and its reputation continues to grow among lovers of authentic Piedmontese reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guido Porro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255007269201,"sku":"FW-6958","price":19.16,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/guido-porro-barbera-caterina.png?v=1783455528","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/guido-porro-barbera-dalba-st-caterina-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}