Red
Alix
By Cantina Alice Bel Colle, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy
Alix is the estate's flagship Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG, a synthesis of the area's most prestigious grapes, aged in large oak casks and barrique before further bottle ageing.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with garnet reflections. Ample, complex bouquet with notes of ripe red fruit, violet, jam and a light spiciness on the finish. Warm, harmonious and balanced on the palate, with a fresh finish.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- Grape
- Barbera
- Production area
- The most prized Barbera vineyards in the municipality of Alice Bel Colle; "Alix" was the town's name in antiquity.
- Vinification
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with about 15 days of skin maceration; aged 12 months in large French oak casks and barriques, then a further 12 months in bottle.
- Serving temperature
- 18°C
- Storage
- Can age well for over 5 years if stored properly.
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