Red

L'Avvocata

By Coppo, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Coppo L'Avvocata

This wine is named after the vineyard owner, a lawyer. Strict, stern, and commanding, she has always been known as simply "the lawyer". The young, vivacious wine is almost comically at odds with its serious namesake.

Tasting notes

Color: ruby red. Nose: red fruits aromas, floral hints. Taste: fresh and juicy.

Pairs well with

Ragout pasta, stewed baby squids with peas, light seasoned cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Barbera
Production area
South of Asti
Soil
Calcareous clay marl with prevalence of silt
Exposure
South west – south east
Harvest
Hand selection of healthiest, ripest grapes in 20 kg picking baskets
Vineyard planting
Guyot, 650-820 ft a.s.l.
Vinification
Maceration with skin contact with short and soft pumping over the skin cap. Malo-lactic carried out. Aging in stainless steel tanks.
Serving temperature
16-18°C

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