Red Wine
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Barbera d'Asti DOCG represents the ultimate expression of the Barbera grape variety in its prime territory: the hills of Monferrato. Awarded the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) status starting with the 2008 vintage, this designation embodies the perfect marriage of centuries-old rural tradition and a modern interpretation of a top-tier red wine
Appellation
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape Variety
100% Barbera
Alcohol Content
14% vol.
Vine Training System
Guyot
Soil
Calcareous-clayey
Harvest Period
Mid- to late September
Color
Deep ruby red, tending towards garnet with age
Bouquet
Vinous, intense, with hints of ripe fruit
Serving Temperature
18–22 °C
Available Formats
0.75 l, 1.5 l
Winemaking
Total destemming, yeast selection, and skin-contact fermentation for approximately 7–8 days at a controlled temperature. Micro-oxygenation to enhance varietal aromas. Malolactic fermentation is completed by the end of winter; the wine then ages in steel tanks for 6 months and subsequently in the bottle for at least 3 months
Palate
Dry, warm, full-bodied, with pronounced acidity and slight tannins. With age, it becomes smoother and more harmonious
Pairings
It is a wine that pairs well with the entire meal, but is especially ideal with cured meats and traditional Piedmontese dishes such as vitello tonnato, meat-filled agnolotti, risottos, pasta with meat or mushroom sauces, grilled, spit-roasted, or breaded white and red meats, roasts, braised dishes, stews, fatty fish, and spicy or hard cheeses
* The vintage shown in the product image does not match the vintage currently on sale.
