Barbera from Monferrato
(Designation Of Origin)
Year 2019
Barbera is the most widespread
Piedmontese grape. The first written records
date back to Pier de Crescenzi in 1495. Together
with Sangiovese, it is the most widespread red
grape variety in Italy. Barbera produces both
still and lively wines, red or even rosé (which
we sell). In Piedmont it is widespread
throughout the territory, in particular in the
areas of Asti and Alba and Monferrato hills.
Grape
variety: Barbera
Harvest
period: half september
Harvesting
method: manual
Vinification:
traditional red vinification, eight days
maceration with automated pumping over, cold
stabilization.
Aging:
steel
Format: 0.75 l
Alcohol
content: 14,50° vol.
Sensory
notes
Visual
analysis: pale ruby red tending to garnet
Olfactory
analysis: characteristic, delicate
Gustatory
analysis: dry, bitter, lively
Serving
temperature: 18 ° - 20 ° C
Food pairings
Barbera is a gastronomic wine,
which wins on very table for its excellent
versatility. Among the organoleptic
characteristics of Barbera there is undoubtedly
its freshness (it is considered one of the most
acidic Italian vines), which makes it a
gastronomic wine, with aromas of fresh fruit,
red flowers and a hint of spices. Excellent with
baked meats and in general with foods with a
powerful taste