Red
Maria Teresa
By Cecilia Monte, Barbaresco, Piemonte, Italy
A single-vineyard Barbera d'Alba from vine rows around 50 years old, fermented on the skins for about a week with frequent pumping-over, then aged in wood before release.
Tasting notes
A bright ruby-red Barbera d'Alba, exuding aromas of ripe cherry and plum with a touch of spice. The palate is lively and medium-bodied, showcasing vibrant acidity and supple fruit.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Production area
- The estate's own vineyards in the Serracapelli area of Neive
- Harvest
- First half of October
- Vineyard planting
- A single vineyard with vine rows averaging about 50 years old, planted at a density of roughly 5,000 plants per hectare, yielding about 7,000 kg of grapes per hectare
- Vinification
- The must ferments on the skins for about 6-7 days at controlled temperature, with frequent pumping-over for optimal colour and aroma extraction. After racking, malolactic fermentation is carefully managed, followed by ageing in wood adjusted to the character of the vintage.
- Serving temperature
- 17-18°C
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