wines
Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Nuwanda
NUWANDA
Bel Colle owns about one hectare of Barbera in Bionzo, a small town overlooking the Tinella Valley which divides the hills of the eastern Langhe from the Monferrato Astigiano. The rows rise in a warm, well exposed and extremely dry area, leading the bunches to early ripening and to have large concentrations. Here Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore Nuwanda is born, the Indian term for “Spirit of strength”.
Characteristics
Very dark garnet colour with lively reflections; Concentrated scent, with hints of blackberry jam and cranberry with fresh finish; in the mouth, compact, fruity, persistent, fresh with sustained acidity, typical of the vine.
Technical Sheet
APPELLATION Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore
GRAPES 100% Barbera
ALCOOL(%VOL) 15,5%
COLOUR Ruby red
SIZES AVAILABLE 0,75L
CULTIVATION AREA Bionzo, Costigliole d’Asti
SOIL Sandy – Calcareous
VINIFICATION
The grapes are selected manually and collected in small baskets. In the cellar they are destemmed and placed in stainless steel tanks where fermentation and maceration take place at a controlled temperature. The wine is then aged in small and medium oak barrels for at least 12 months.
Ageing: in French oak for about 12 months.
Yeast: selected yeasts
TASTING SUGGESTION BY VALTER BOSIO
A single vineyard of great power with a solid body, which while retaining the acidity of the Barbera vine expresses itself according to a wholly Mediterranean warmth, full and enveloping, with fruity and persistent scents. Very dark garnet color with lively reflections; concentrated bouquet, with hints of blackberry and blueberry jam with a fresh finish; in the mouth it is compact, fruity, persistent, fresh with sustained acidity, typical of the grape variety.
Tasting temperature: 18°C
Pairing: excellent with first courses, grilled or baked red meats, cheeses of different ages.
