BARBERA D'ALBA "MEZZAVILLA" with Denomination of Controlled Origin May 27th 1970

As stated in the Malabaila family Archives collection n. 9 regarding the bought of this vignard from Bernardo and Ludovica count Roero during the year 1508. It is, with Nebbiolo, the most typical grape of Piedmont, carachterized from its thik skin, it produces a top-quality wine. Its scent is slight and delicate, fruity, its colour, red and a bit violet when young, becomes ruby red through ageing. It has a very good longevity. Gastronomics accompaniments: Barbera d'Alba Mezzavilla is connected with tasty and spicy cooking, expecially piedmontese cooking, but is very appreciated with sophisticated international expecialities, game and red meat. Serving temperature 16/18 degrees.