Red

Barbera d'Asti

By Daffara & Grasso, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Daffara & Grasso Barbera d'Asti

A 100% Barbera d'Asti DOCG, 14% vol., fermented and aged in steel on its fine lees.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby with violet notes. Winey and fruity, with cherry, redcurrant and plum. Dry, well structured, soft and fresh, with a persistent, almond-like aftertaste.

Pairs well with

Cured meats (page category)

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Hillside vineyards plus some long-standing local supplier vineyards in the same area
Exposure
South
Vinification
Destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks at 24 °C, with about 12 to 14 days of maceration. In recent years co-inoculated with selected lactic bacteria so that malolactic fermentation starts right after the alcoholic one. After two rackings the wine rests in steel on its fine lees for at least six months.

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