2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Harvest Dates Harvest began 17 September 2024 and was completed 2 October 2024.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Pressing Method Light Pressing After Destemming
Production Details The grapes were destemmed and crushed, followed by 5–7 days of skin maceration at no more than 28°C. The wine was racked and completed alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before winter, then matured in stainless steel and was bottled the following spring. The Swedish importer specifies 6–7 months in stainless steel, sugar below 0.1 g/L, and a recommended serving range of 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with purple hues; blackberry, blueberry, plum and sweet-spice aromas; fresh, intense and persistent palate.
Food Pairing Pizza, charcuterie, aged cheeses, pasta, and meat dishes with herbs, mushrooms or truffles.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Harvest Dates Harvest began 14 September 2023 and was completed 14 October 2023.
Production Details The grapes were destemmed and crushed. Skin maceration lasted 5–7 days at no more than 28°C. After racking, the wine completed alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before winter, matured in stainless steel vats and was bottled in spring.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with purple hues; cherry, raspberry and blackberry aromas; fresh, balanced palate.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Barbera
Classification Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Region Barbera d'Asti
Harvest Dates Harvest took place from 16 September to 25 September 2020.
Production Details The grapes were destemmed and crushed. Skin maceration lasted 5–7 days at no more than 28°C. After racking, the wine completed alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before winter, matured in stainless steel vats and was bottled in spring.
Tasting Notes Intense, vibrant ruby red; vinous and fruity nose with plum and cherry; fragrant, exceptionally pleasant palate.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Corso Barolo, 14, 12051 Alba (CN), Italy
Phone
+39 0173 280017
Email
Owner
Marchesi Antinori