Barbera d’Alba “Rinaldi” 2021 Marziano Abbona Review And Tasting Notes
The Barbera d’Alba “Rinaldi” 2021, produced by Marziano Abbona, is a wine that represents a tasty and sharp expression of Barbera, one of the most appreciated grape varieties in Piedmont.
This wine combines elegance and aromatic complexity, offering a mature, fleshy, and, let’s face it, very charismatic interpretation of the grape variety.
It is not your typical mature, muscular Barbera, nor is it a katana that slashes your palate with vicious acidity. This bottle succeeds in its difficult attempt to give consistency to the sip without falling into monotony or the stylization of anabolic wood.
Producer
Marziano Abbona is a reference winery in the Langhe, with decades of experience in the production of wines that faithfully reflect the Piedmontese territory. Enhancing the varietal characteristics through careful cultivation of the vineyards and winemaking makes each bottle a true story of the territory.
The Basics
Denomination: Barbera d’Alba, DOC
Grape varieties: 100% Barbera
Alcohol content: 15%
Vinification: Fermentation for 6 days at a controlled temperature (28°–30°C)
Aging: 9 months in large oak barrels, followed by a short period in steel
Production philosophy: use of indigenous yeasts
Organoleptic characteristics
This Barbera d’Alba stands out for its chromatic intensity—a ruby red that heralds an olfactory bouquet of ripe red fruit and spices. On the palate, the wine reveals a soft and harmonious structure, with well-integrated tannins and a balance that tempers the typical acidity of Barbera, resulting in a complex but extremely pleasant sip.
Pairings
Thanks to its structure and freshness, “Rinaldi” pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, from chicken curry, pulled pork, empanadas, hamburgers, and Wellington fillet, through to mature cheeses such as Cantal, Castelmagno, or Comte.
Price
The price of 19 euros is far from unreasonable. The Barbera d’Alba “Rinaldi” 2021 by Marziano Abbona represents a delicious interpretation of the Barbera vine, capable of combining the typical varietal freshness with a more complex and enveloping structure, which makes it suitable for both immediate tasting and aging.
