What is the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this 2008 Gianfranco Alessandria Barbera d'Alba?

This 2008 Gianfranco Alessandria Barbera d'Alba is best served at 16-18°C. Barbera d'Alba is generally a wine to be enjoyed in its youth or within a decade. Given its age and condition, it is likely at or slightly past its peak and should be consumed soon to appreciate its remaining fruit and acidity.

What is the style of this wine and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?

This Barbera d'Alba offers a vibrant, fruit-forward style with high acidity and notes of cherry and plum, characteristic of Piedmont's Barbera grape. It pairs excellently with richer Asian dishes like Korean BBQ, Taiwanese beef noodle soup, spicy Sichuan cuisine, or dim sum with savory fillings.

What are the details of the bottle's condition and how should I store it at home?

This bottle has a very damaged label (score 0) and a mid-shoulder fill level (score 0), which is a significant concern for older wines and suggests potential oxidation. The capsule is perfect (score 10). Due to these conditions, this bottle offers a very good value for money and should be consumed soon. Store it horizontally in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature and humidity.

What is the investment value or typical scores for this wine?

Barbera d'Alba is typically an approachable, everyday wine with limited investment value, especially with the noted condition issues. Its value lies in its drinking pleasure. Scores for Barbera d'Alba are generally good for its category, but focus on enjoying the wine rather than its investment potential.

What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?

As this wine is currently held in Europe (DEU), the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong. All deliveries use chilled transportation.

How can you guarantee the authenticity and provenance of this wine?

We guarantee the authenticity and provenance of all our wines. This bottle was sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring a reliable and traceable supply chain.

Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available?

For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available upon request at an additional cost.

Gianfranco Alessandria, Barbera D'alba, 2008 , ↓ HKD 397.0 Italy Red

Gianfranco Alessandria, Barbera D'alba, 2008

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ESTIMATED ARRIVAL HK

2026-11-05

German

Hong Kong

WINE REGION

Italy Piedmont

REVIEWS

4.770588235294118 / 5 based on 170 reviews

MERCHANT

Jahrgangs Weine

FEATURES

Gianfranco Alessandria is a small, family-owned winery nestled in Monforte d'Alba, within the heart of Langhe, a region celebrated for its rich winemaking heritage. The winery is dedicated to Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto, employing meticulous manual vineyard work, cluster selection, and aging in small barrels. Their Barbera d'Alba DOC exemplifies the harmonious blend of nature's bounty and expert craftsmanship. This wine is often lauded for its easy-drinking character, making it enjoyable both on its own and with food. Some vintages are aged in stainless steel for 6-8 months, while others see 6-12 months in large oak barrels or tonneaux. The Gianfranco Alessandria Barbera d'Alba presents a warm ruby color or an intense ruby red. The nose offers ripe fruit aromas of blackberry and cherry, often enhanced by spicy nuances and a subtle hint of vanilla, particularly if oak-aged. Additional notes include cherry, leather, earth, red plum, and sometimes blackberry. On the palate, it boasts a solid yet balanced structure, with Barbera's characteristic acidity beautifully complemented by soft tannins, ensuring its versatility with food. Flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry mingle with pepper and herbs, supported by good structure, savory acidity, and soft tannins. It concludes with a medium-plus finish of juicy fruit and a long, pleasantly harmonious aftertaste. It's also described as bright, with cherry, caramel, and pronounced pepper notes, often still young but excellent with pasta. Food pairing suggestions: A highly versatile food wine, it pairs exceptionally well with red meat dishes, hearty stews, and aged cheeses. It's also a superb match for grilled sausage, spicy pasta dishes, pizza, veal, pork, poultry, and game like deer or venison. Event suggestions: Ideal for everyday enjoyment, casual dinners with friends, or any occasion calling for a versatile and approachable red wine. Its food-friendly acidity makes it a perfect companion for a wide range of meals. 【Versatile and easy-drinking Barbera from a historic family-owned Langhe winery】

wine serving

What is the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this 2008 Gianfranco Alessandria Barbera d'Alba?

This 2008 Gianfranco Alessandria Barbera d'Alba is best served at 16-18°C. Barbera d'Alba is generally a wine to be enjoyed in its youth or within a decade. Given its age and condition, it is likely at or slightly past its peak and should be consumed soon to appreciate its remaining fruit and acidity.
asian food pairing / wine style

What is the style of this wine and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?

This Barbera d'Alba offers a vibrant, fruit-forward style with high acidity and notes of cherry and plum, characteristic of Piedmont's Barbera grape. It pairs excellently with richer Asian dishes like Korean BBQ, Taiwanese beef noodle soup, spicy Sichuan cuisine, or dim sum with savory fillings.
how to store at home

What are the details of the bottle's condition and how should I store it at home?

This bottle has a very damaged label (score 0) and a mid-shoulder fill level (score 0), which is a significant concern for older wines and suggests potential oxidation. The capsule is perfect (score 10). Due to these conditions, this bottle offers a very good value for money and should be consumed soon. Store it horizontally in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature and humidity.
investment value / scores

What is the investment value or typical scores for this wine?

Barbera d'Alba is typically an approachable, everyday wine with limited investment value, especially with the noted condition issues. Its value lies in its drinking pleasure. Scores for Barbera d'Alba are generally good for its category, but focus on enjoying the wine rather than its investment potential.
delivery windows

What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?

As this wine is currently held in Europe (DEU), the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong. All deliveries use chilled transportation.
authenticity

How can you guarantee the authenticity and provenance of this wine?

We guarantee the authenticity and provenance of all our wines. This bottle was sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring a reliable and traceable supply chain.
invoice / certificate of origin

Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available?

For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available upon request at an additional cost.

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