Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG

Technical Notes

Grape variety: 100% Barbera
Vineyard practice: hand-harvesting
Wine-making method: fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Ageing method: medium toast large oak barrels and small French barrique for at least 6 months
Bottle: bordolese cc 750 and bordolese classic magnum cc 1500

Wine Tasting Notes

Ruby-red in color, with garnet nuances, this structured and well balanced wine has a smooth full bodied round taste. The long aging in French barrique for at least 6 months enhances its characteristic scents of marasca cherry, berries and mint leaves.

Terroir Characteristics

Altitude: 200 m a.s.l.
Size of vineyard: 4,64 Ha
Exposure: Various
Type of soil: clayey
Vine planting density: 5000 vines / Ha
Vineyard training system: guyot
Age of vines: more than 25 years old

Pairing

Pair with red meat, game and aged cheeses.

Suggested Serving Temperature

between 16°-18°C (61°-65° F)

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Barbera Superiore DOCG is a red wine with good harmony and robustness.
Under DOCG rules, this wine must be made with a minimum of 90% barbera grapes and all vinification, aging and bottling operations must be carried out within the DOCG area, that includes part of the provinces of Alessandria and Asti.
Prior to being released, Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG must be aged for at least 14 months, including at least 6 months in wood, that gives it its characteristic ruby red color and its vinous notes.
This structured and well-balanced wine is particularly suitable for pairing with pasta dishes, game, meat dishes and aged cheeses. Americans and Canadians alike are in love with this wine’s drinkability and structure, and particularly enjoy pairing it with chocolate-based desserts.