Red

Cuore

By Carlin de Paolo, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Carlin de Paolo Cuore

A 100% Barbera d'Asti Superiore from vines 50 to 60 years old, aged 12 months in French oak barriques.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby red. Very complex and elegant nose: a bouquet of roses and balsamic notes of eucalyptus alternate with small red fruits, sour cherry and blackcurrant, then aromatic herbs, thyme and oregano, spices, liquorice, black pepper and nutmeg, leather and cocoa. Full, velvety and enveloping on the palate, with great freshness and structure. A very long finish with returns of blackberry and blueberry.

Pairs well with

Succulent red meat dishes such as braised beef and wild boar stew; also excellent with aged, structured cheeses. On cold winter evenings, it helps to spend the after-dinner quietly.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Piedmont Region, Monferrato, Asti, San Damiano d'Asti
Soil
Clayey and calcareous
Vineyard planting
Average vine age 50 to 60 years.
Vinification
Grapes picked fully ripe are processed as soon as they reach the cellar. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with submerged-cap macerations lasts over two weeks at 28 to 29°C. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barriques. Aged 12 months in traditional French oak barriques.
Serving temperature
Serve at 18°C in glasses for full-bodied reds. Open the bottle at least one hour before serving.

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