BARBERA D’ALBA SUPERIORE  DOC  GRAPE-VARIETY Barbera 100%  AVERAGE YIELD 45 hl per hectare  GROWING LOCATION Village of Serralunga d’Alba  VINEYARD FEATURES  The grapes are grown exclusively on estate-owned vineyards, facing  east and south west in a high and mid-hillside position (300-350 m.  a.s.l.). The soils are rich in clay and calcareous marl.  WINE-MAKING PROCESS  The fermentation traditionally takes place in stainless stee tanks at  controlled temperature with frequent pumping over of the must to  optimise the extraction of tannins and colour. The maceration lasts  12-15 days.  AGEING  The Mirafiore Barbera d’Alba Superiore ages in big and medium size  oak barrels (20 - 140 hl), in which the malolactic fermentation takes  place before the end of the winter. The wine stays in wood for one  year, and then is bottled before further ageing in the cellars for six  months.  TASTING CHARACTERISTICS  The soil is the typical soil of Serralunga d’Alba, very rich in microele ments, therefore these vineyards originate wines that express great  character, with pronounced acidity and flavour. The colour is dark  ruby-red with purple highlights; nose brimming over with leather,  black liquorice, coffee and blackberry. This Barbera d’Alba starts out  on the palate providing a warm feeling of volume and body, with the  fruit blending marvellously with the soft tannins and the acidity,  while its finish is long and savoury.  ALCOHOL CONTENT 14% vol.  PAIRINGS Perfect with pasta, meat dishes, fresh and medium aged  cheeses  SERVING TEMPERATURE 18° C