Red

4 Sorelle Barbera

By Bersano, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy

Bersano 4 Sorelle Barbera

Barbera d'Asti from the Astigiano, aged at least 4 months in steel.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby with violet reflections. Broad, fruity and floral nose of blackberry and fresh cherry, wisteria, sweet tobacco and liquorice. Full, dry, savoury and fresh in the mouth, balanced between spice, fruit and flowers.

Pairs well with

A whole-meal wine; especially filled pasta with ragù, red meats and medium-aged cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Barbera 100%
Cru / vineyard
4 Sorelle
Production area
Astigiano (AT)
Soil
Calcareous clay
Harvest
Second and third ten days of September
Vinification
Macerated on the skins in automatic temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with repeated pumping over and oxygenation until all sugars are fermented; then racked and left on fine lees for malolactic fermentation. Aged at least 4 months in steel tanks.
Serving temperature
16-18 °C

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