Red

Barbaresco

By Cerrino, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Cerrino Barbaresco

A 100% Nebbiolo Barbaresco from Treiso, vinified in steel and aged in large wooden casks, grown at 450 m.

Tasting notes

Brilliant garnet red with orange reflections. Intense bouquet of red fruit, tobacco, liquorice, vanilla and spice. Savoury, harmonious and balanced, with good acidity, very young tannin, good structure and excellent persistence.

Pairs well with

Braised meats, game, aged and blue cheeses.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbaresco DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Production area
Treiso
Soil
Medium texture, slightly calcareous, good fertility, best on full-sun south and south-east exposures
Exposure
south, south-east
Vinification
Hand harvest in baskets, crushing, destemming and maceration in steel tanks, then malolactic fermentation and ageing in large wooden casks, followed by bottling and bottle ageing.
Serving temperature
18-20°C, in large glasses

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