Red
Barbera d'Alba
By Cascina Sòt, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
Barbera fermented in steel, with malolactic fermentation in wood.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with violet reflections. Fruity and vinous, with cherry and sour cherry and subtle spicy nuances. Fresh and smooth on the palate, with good persistence.
Pairs well with
Game and cheeses
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Soil
- Clay and limestone soils, vineyards at about 350 m between the Bricco San Pietro and Bricco San Giovanni hills (estate-level statement).
- Harvest
- Second to third ten days of October
- Vineyard planting
- Guyot counter-espalier training system
- Vinification
- Traditional in stainless steel with the cap emerged for 10 days and 3 daily pumping overs at about 25 C. Malolactic fermentation in wood, then steel and bottle.
- Serving temperature
- 15-18 C
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