CURIOSITY: with Sangiove grape it is the most cultivated vine in Italy. Recognized as DOC since 1970, the controlled and guaranteed origin denomination “Barbera d’Asti” was established only in 2008
DENOMINATION: Barbera d’Asti Docg
GRAPE: Barbera 100%
VINEYARDS: Cru in the village of Aramengo
TRAINING SYSTEM: traditional guyot
HARVESTING: manual at the end of September, beginning of October
VINIFICATION: destemming, crushing and fermentation on the skins for about 10 days at a controlled temperature of 26-28C°. After a few rackings and malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for at least 6 months in steel and then around 2 months in the bottle.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
– COLOUR: deep ruby red, tending to lighten with ageing
– SCENTS : vinous, intense, with hints of red fruit
– TASTE: elegant, balanced and persistent
FOOD PAIRINGS: suitable for the whole meal, excellent with important first courses and red meats
IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C
Weight | 0.2 kg |
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Dimensions | 30 × 20 × 20 cm |