Red
Piemonte Barbera
By Cantina Clavesana, Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy
An everyday Piemonte DOC Barbera, widely enjoyed across the region.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red. Winy notes with a hint of blackberry and bilberry on the nose. Varietal acidity on the palate with a savoury, slightly bitter finish.
Pairs well with
Light but flavourful Piemontese first courses, giardiniera, agnolotti, and medium-aged cheeses; good for an informal dinner with piadina or pizza.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Piemonte DOC Barbera
- Grape
- Barbera
- Production area
- Widely produced across Piemonte; vineyards at 250-450 m altitude.
- Soil
- Clay with some sand and stones of varying size.
- Exposure
- East-west
- Harvest
- September
- Vineyard planting
- Guyot-trained, vines 20-35 years old, density 3,800-4,500 vines/ha, yield up to 11 t/ha.
- Vinification
- Alcoholic fermentation around 28-30°C in steel tanks fitted with punch-down devices, maceration about 7-9 days, aged in steel. Alcohol 13%, minimum acidity 4.5 g/l.
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
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