# Renato Corino Barbera d'Alba (2022)

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola Renato Corino
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Barbera
- **Region:** Piemonte, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €23
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, blackcurrant, red cherry, ripe fruit, blueberry, black cherry, smoke, chocolate, cloves, cinnamon

## About this wine

Azienda Agricola Renato Corino's 2022 Barbera d'Alba is a red wine from the Barbera d'Alba DOC appellation in Piedmont, Italy, made from 100% Barbera grapes. The winery, founded in 2005 by Renato Corino, is managed by Renato and his children, emphasizing a deep respect for nature and meticulous attention to detail. The estate is situated in La Morra, an area renowned for Barolo production, offering a unique context for this Barbera. The producer practices integrated agriculture, minimizing synthetic product use and focusing on natural fertilization. The wine is bottled unfiltered.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are located in La Morra, a prestigious area usually known for Barolo.
- Winery uses integrated agriculture, avoiding herbicides and synthetic fertilizers.
- Renato Corino founded his own estate after 20 years with his father.
- Bottled unfiltered for maximum expression of the grape.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of pork and veal, while its fruit notes complement the sweetness of apples and the earthiness of mushrooms. The moderate tannins provide a good counterpoint to the protein in dishes like duck and rabbit, and the herbal undertones in the wine can echo seasonings used in the food.

## Wine making process

The 2022 Renato Corino Barbera d'Alba is produced from 100% Barbera grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for about a week. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 3-4 months in French oak barrels, typically previously used. The wine is bottled unfiltered. The winery practices integrated agriculture, utilizing cover crops and natural fertilizers while avoiding herbicides.