Red
Barbera d'Asti
By Giorgio Carnevale, Asti, Piemonte, Italy
A dry Barbera from vineyards in Nizza Monferrato, Agliano and Mombercelli, sold under the de la Rocchetta name.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red with violet reflections when young, garnet with age. Intense, typical bouquet of sour cherry and bread crust; dry flavour with a round body. A slight acidity is typical, especially in certain years.
Pairs well with
Red meats and cheeses
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- Grape
- Barbera
- Cru / vineyard
- De La Rocchetta
- Production area
- Vineyards in Nizza Monferrato, Agliano and Mombercelli
- Serving temperature
- 16 to 18 °C, opening the bottle a few moments beforehand
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