Segni di Langa Barbera d'Alba Superiore

A magnificent Northern Italian red wine displaying a deep, concentrated ruby red color with brilliant violet undertones along the rim. Masterfully crafted by Gian Luca Colombo under his artisanal Segni di Langa label, this low-intervention expression comes from sustainably farmed, old vines rooted in the calcareous marl soils of the Langhe. The expressive nose opens with an incredibly rich bouquet of fresh blackberries, dark sour cherries, and ripe forest plums. The complex nose is beautifully supported by regional characteristics of crushed violet petals, damp tilled earth, dark cocoa dust, and a punchy hint of freshly cracked black pepper. On the palate, it balances a structural, medium-to-full-bodied dark fruit core and a vibrant, linear alpine acidity with supple, beautifully integrated tannins, concluding in a remarkably persistent, dry, and clean finish marked by a distinct streak of savory minerality.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with traditional Piedmontese agnolotti dal plin, slow-cooked beef stews, wood-fired pizzas with sausage, and medium-aged cheeses.