Red

Barbera d'Asti Sup. Pegasus

By All'Insù Vini, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet hues. Articulated bouquet of red fruit compote and wild prune (ramasìn). Tertiary aromas of licorice root, vanilla, biscuit and wet earth. Dense texture of soft tannins with balanced acidity. Warm and enveloping with fruity aromas and an interesting salty note. Long and persistent aftertaste.

Pairs well with

Braised meats, bollito misto, aged cheeses, truffle dishes

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Grape
Barbera
Production area
Agliano Terme, Monferrato
Soil
Predominantly clay
Exposure
South/South-East, shaded from mid-afternoon
Vinification
Bunches transported in boxes. Vinification in red at 29°C with selected yeasts. Frequent pumping over and délestage oxygenation. After malolactic fermentation, aged 9-12 months in barriques (25% new French oak, medium toasting). Further 6+ months bottle refinement.
Serving temperature
18°C

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