Red

Piemonte Barbera

By Azienda Vitivinicola Mo, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Azienda Vitivinicola Mo Piemonte Barbera

A young, slightly lively Barbera from Cisterna d'Asti and Canale, macerated 5-7 days and refermented in autoclave to 0.8 bar. Ruby red, dry and warm.

Tasting notes

Ruby red colour; particularly vinous, persistent scent; dry, harmonious, pleasantly lively palate (slightly sweet, amabile, per the Italian text).

Pairs well with

Suitable for the whole meal.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Barbera
Grape
Barbera
Production area
Cisterna d'Asti and Canale (CN)
Soil
Dry, sandy, rich in minerals
Exposure
Well-exposed hilly vineyards
Vineyard planting
Guyot training; vines of medium age
Vinification
Hand-picked grapes are de-stemmed and crushed on arrival at the winery. Fermentation with 5-7 days of skin contact; racking and malolactic fermentation. Refermentation in autoclave up to 0.8 bar. The wine is racked several times and rests 6-7 months in tanks (50% vitrified cement, 50% steel), then is bottled slightly lively.
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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