Red

Fornaci

By Giacomo Grimaldi, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Giacomo Grimaldi Fornaci

Barbera from the half-hectare Fornaci vineyard in Monforte d'Alba, with vines of about 40 years. 14.5% alcohol; 3,500 bottles of 0.75 l.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Alba DOC
Grape
Barbera 100%
Cru / vineyard
Fornaci
Production area
Monforte d'Alba
Soil
Calcareous-clayey
Exposure
South-West
Vineyard planting
Vines of about 40 years.
Vinification
Maceration of 5 to 7 days at controlled temperature in steel; malolactic fermentation in barrique (25% new). Aged 12 months in French barriques and 2 months in steel before bottling.

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