Barbera d’Asti
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Superiore
Barbera is the grape variety which more symbolizes Piedmont people: rugged and stubborn, strong and silent. It is a popular wine, symbol of everyday life, and the dominant drinking wine in the territory of Asti It is here that blew up what many called “the miracle” Barbera d’Asti, but it’s not a miracle at all, being merely the finnally deserved success of a product of great value. It comes from a careful selection of barbera grapes, cultivated on the sunny hills of Cisterna d’Asti and it takes the name from our grandfather “Tunet”. It ages for 12 months in barrels.
Grape variety: Barbera.
Geographical location: Cisterna (AT) Piedmont, Italy
Vineyard characteristics: Well-exposed and hilly vineyards of variable age. The soil is sandy. The vines are cultivated with the Guyot system.
Vinification: De-stemming and crushing of the manually harvested and perfectly ripe grapes. Fermentation with maceration on the skins for 10-12 days. Racking and immediate control of the malolactic fermentation.
Maturation and aging: Fined in barrique and tonneaux for 12 months and finally bottled.
Organoleptic characteristics: Bright ruby red colour with garnet tints; an intense, vinous and persistent fragrance; dry, warm and full flavour.
Served at 18°C.
Available in bottles:
0.75 L Bottle – 1.5 L Magnum Bottle
Suitable with white and redmeat, pork and even wild game; excellent with medium-aged cheeses.
