wines
Barbaresco DOCG
Description
The tiny Barbaresco district includes the four villages of Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso and San Rocco. Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, grown in the DOCG Barbaresco’s district. Grapes are grown from 200 to 400 meters above sea level (600 to 1300 feet) on steep, sunny facing hills
Characteristics
APPELLATION Barbaresco DOCG
GRAPES 100% Nebbiolo
ALCOOL(%VOL) 14,5%
COLOUR Ruby Red
SIZES AVAILABLE 0,75L
CULTIVATION AREA Barbaresco, Neive, Treiso
SOIL Sandy – Calcareous
VINIFICATION
Vinification with fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, post fermentation maceration, and racking after 22-25 days, racking and malolactic fermentation completed with the maintenance of the temperature.
A long period of maturation in large oak barrels with subsequent rest in bottle.
Ageing: 24 months in oak barrels, followed by 6 months in bottle
Yeast: indigenous yeasts
TASTING SUGGESTION BY VALTER BOSIO
Tasting impression: On the nose, the bouquet brings the typical notes of red fruits, plums and cherries.
On the palate, it is delicate, velvety and well-balanced with its fresh acidity.
Tasting temperature: 18°C
Meal coupling: Second courses of red meat and game, first and second courses with mushrooms, aged cheeses.
