Cordero Hica Barbera d'Alba 2019
WineSpark Price €29.61
This a tiny production wine, Serena's pet project, never sold outside of Italy before. Which makes it extra special to drink it.
Serena learnt how to make wine with her dad, a highly experienced and respected consultant winemaker, and this wine in turn is like a daughter to her.
Barbera is often overlooked compared to its more illustrious neighbours like Barolo - but don’t let that fool you - this is a stunning wine.
It’s a Barbera Superiore - a classification only given to the top 20% of grapes in the region. It’s from a vineyard called Bricco Gatti, which is well known in the area for producing the best Barbera because of its unique site and soils.
This is a deep, rich red with serious personality. ‘A bit impolite like me’ says Serena. At the same time it’s soft, elegant and very drinkable.
If you love your Italian reds, this is absolutely guaranteed to be right up your street.
And on the name Hica… it’s a play on Hija, which means 'daughter' in Spanish. Why is Hica spelt that way? ‘It's a Serena thing’ she says.
If you know Serena, you'd get it. Which you do now.
| Wine type | Red |
| Grape(s) | Barbera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region of origin | Piedmont |
| Appellation | Barbera Superiore d'Alba DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Alcohol % | 15% |
| Oak? | Yes |
| Months in Oak | 8 |
| Type of Oak | French oak |
| Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | None |
| Average age of vines | 10 years |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 300 m |
| Soil type(s) | Clay and blue marl |
| Closure Type | Natural cork |
| Is this wine organic? | Yes, but not certified |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | Yes |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 15 years |
| Ideal drinking window | 2023-2035 |
Serena and Gabriele Cordero are a brother and sister duo from Alba in northern Italy.
I've known Serena and her dad Gianfranco for years at Naked Wines, so I knew exactly who to ask when I was looking for some special Barolo and Barbera for WineSpark.
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