Red

Piemonte Bonarda

By Azienda Vitivinicola Mo, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Azienda Vitivinicola Mo Piemonte Bonarda

A young, slightly lively Bonarda typical of Cisterna d'Asti, where the grape has been in the castle cellars since the 1800s. Macerated 5-7 days and refermented in autoclave to 0.8 bar.

Tasting notes

Fairly deep ruby red colour; vinous, fruity scent; full, harmonious, slightly sweet (amabile) and slightly lively palate.

Pairs well with

Cold appetizers, first courses, white and red meats; also pleasant between meals.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Bonarda
Grape
Bonarda
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% stainless steel), then is bottled slightly lively.
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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