Red

Ribota

By Fratelli Savigliano, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Fratelli Savigliano Ribota

The barrique-aged Barbera selection, from grapes facing south that give it more structure and ageing potential (15.5% vol on the 2022 sheet).

Tasting notes

Intense ruby. Spicy aromas with liquorice. Full, soft, good structure, moderate acidity.

Pairs well with

Game, elaborate dishes, braised red meats.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
Grape
Barbera 100%
Soil
Calcareous
Exposure
South
Harvest
Mid October
Vineyard planting
Guyot training, 4,630 vines per hectare, vines 35 years old, yield 100 q/ha
Vinification
Red winemaking. 6-7 days of fermentation in steel tanks with frequent pumping over, at controlled temperature, then malolactic fermentation in sheltered rooms. Aged 1 year in French oak barriques and at least 1 year in bottle; to be drunk within 7-8 years.
Serving temperature
18 °C
Storage
Horizontal

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