{"product_id":"cantina-tre-pile-barbera-dalba-2023","title":"Cantina Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba 2023","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eCantina Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Hidden Gem of Bussia\" – Pure, Vibrant, and Energetic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIf you are looking for a Barbera that punches way above its weight class, this is it. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eCantina Tre Pile\u003c\/b\u003e is a small, family-run estate located in the legendary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"158\"\u003eBussia\u003c\/b\u003e sub-zone of Monforte d’Alba—right next door to the world-famous \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"229\"\u003ePoderi Aldo Conterno\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhile their neighbors focus on long-aged Barolo, the Ghisolfi family (now led by 4th-generation winemaker Carlo) uses their prime real estate to make one of the most expressive Barberas in the region. The 2023 vintage is particularly special: it captures the \"rollercoaster\" energy of the year, resulting in a wine that is incredibly aromatic and \"crunchy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Nose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe 2023 nose is a classic Piedmontese fruit basket. It is high-toned and \"neon bright.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Fruit:\u003c\/b\u003e Explosive notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003ered cherry, wild blackberry, and ripe plum\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Barbera\" Lift:\u003c\/b\u003e A distinct floral scent of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003erose petals and violets\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Mineral Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e Because these vines sit on clay-marly soils at 400 meters elevation, you get a clean, cool undercurrent of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003ecrushed stone\u003c\/b\u003e and a tiny hint of graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eOn the palate, this wine is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003esucculent and mouthwatering\u003c\/b\u003e. Barbera is naturally low in tannin but high in acidity, and the Tre Pile style leans into this \"electric\" freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e It is medium-bodied with a \"juicy\" core of dark berry fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e The 2023 has a long, savory, and slightly salty finish. It is fermented and aged almost entirely in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003estainless steel\u003c\/b\u003e (with very short bottle refinement), which keeps the fruit \"naked\" and prevents any heavy oak or vanilla flavors from masking the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e It’s round and \"fluid,\" making it dangerously easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e📋 Product Specs (2023 Edition)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003eMonforte d’Alba, Bussia Soprana (Piedmont)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003e100% Barbera (Hand-harvested in early October)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFarming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\"\u003eSustainable \/ Integrated Agriculture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\"\u003e7–8 days skin maceration in steel; Full Malolactic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e6 months in steel\u003c\/b\u003e; 6 months in bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e13.0% - 14.0%\u003c\/b\u003e (Varies by bottling)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Score\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e91 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Recent estate averages from Falstaff\/Suckling)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Alba\" Tradition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eTajarin with meat ragù\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eVitello Tonnato\u003c\/i\u003e (the acidity cuts through the richness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Global Match:\u003c\/b\u003e Roast duck, grilled sausages, or a mushroom and fontina pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cheese Board:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent with medium-aged cheeses like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003ePecorino\u003c\/b\u003e or a young \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eParmigiano\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, the 2023 vintage is in its \"sweet spot\" for primary fruit. Barbera doesn't need decades to settle down—it’s built for immediate joy. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003eServe slightly cool (14–16°C)\u003c\/b\u003e to emphasize the cherry and rose petal notes. This is a \"gastronomic\" wine that actually makes you feel hungrier after the first sip!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122504868214,"sku":"'6419294346413","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/cantinatrepilebarberdalba.png?v=1774023632","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/cantina-tre-pile-barbera-dalba-2023","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}