Red
Barbera d'Asti Superiore
By Cantine Scrimaglio, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
Barbera from the heart of Monferrato, aged about 12 months in small oak barrels, 14.5% vol.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red. Rich, deep bouquet balancing violet and liquorice. Crisp and dry, with a subtle background of vanilla and wild berries and a lingering finish.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Production area
- Monferrato
- Vinification
- Blend of grapes from vineyards with slightly different soils and microclimates in the heart of Monferrato. Traditional vinification with 10 days' maceration at 20-30°C, malolactic fermentation, about 12 months in small oak barrels and a brief period in bottle.
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