Barbera d'Alba DOC

Barbera d'Alba DOC
Estate:
Virna Borgogno
Wine:
Vigna San Giovanni
Grape:
100% Barbera
Region:
Piemonte
City:
Monforte d'Alba
Soil:
South-west facing with Guyot pruning (6-8 buds / vine)
Alcohol:
13% Vol.
Acidity:
5 gr/L.
PH:
3.5
Residual sugar:
1.1 gr/L.
Dry Extract:
28 gr/L.

TASTING NOTES

Color:
Deep ruby red with violet reflections.
Nose:
Very rich, intense and delicate
Taste:
Dry, medium-bodied and persistent, it shows fresh fruits and a nice acidity.

Comments

Produced with Barbera grapes from the village Monforte d'Alba. The vine, trained with guyot method, are approximately 20-30 years old and yield an average of 4 t. per acre. The harvest is usually take place in early October. The grapes are collected in small baskets and immediately taken to the winery where they are pressed and de-stemmed. They are then placed in special, temperature controlled vats where they ferment for 8-10 days with frequent repassing to extract coloring elements.

After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is stored in temperature-controlled steel vats to promote malolactic fermentation. In spring part of the wine is transferred to medium-size oak barrels and part to barriques to age for an average of 12 months. Then the wines are blended before bottling.

Served at 65F°. Excellent with meat dishes in general and with soft cheeses.