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Barbaresco d.o.c.g.
Vineyard
Municipality: Neive.
Grapes variety: Nebbiolo 100%.
Exposure: South, South-West.
Soil structure: Mainly limestone and clay.
Vine training: Guyot.
Harvesting method: Completely manual.
Harvesting period: First part of October.
Winemaking
After a careful selection we proceed with a softpressing of the grapes aimed to obtaining only the noblest must. Following the traditional red vinification, maceration with the skins takes place for 16-18 days at a temperature of about 26° C in stainless steel vats. It completes malolactic fermentation before winter and it ages for more than 30 months. Before entering in the market, it will rest for around 6 additional months.
Aging: Several months in big barrels of french oak(2500 - 5000 L).
Alcohol content: 14 - 14,5% vol.
Format produced: 0,75 l. ; 1,5 l.
Potential Ageing: More than 15 years.
Service Notes
Ideal temperature: 16°-18°.
Pairings: Well paired with traditional Langhe dishes,such as fresh pasta starters with meat and sauces,specially when is still young, boiled meats, truffle,and mushrooms.
Tasting Notes
Sight: Bright garnet red, tending to pale orange with ageing.
Smell: Intense red fruit jam, wild berries and currants, floral aromas of geranium and violet, followed by intense spicy hints of pepper, nutmegand licorice.
Palate: Elegant and balanced, full-bodied wine. Velvety tannins and a good acidity make each sip rich and persistent.
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