Red
La Gemella
By Giovanni Viberti, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy
A Barbera dedicated to Maria Viberti, mother of Claudio Viberti, from 11 hectares planted from 2004 at Costa di Vergne (430 m) and Cascina Nuova (380 m). Ageing potential 3-5 years.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with violet reflections. Cherry and maraschino (cherry in spirit), blackberry and cassis.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Production area
- Barolo, Vergne (Costa di Vergne and Cascina Nuova)
- Vinification
- High-density vineyards, no thinning needed; selection only at harvest in 20 kg crates. Destemmed and crushed, fermented in horizontal fermenters with submerged cap for 8-10 days at 30 C. After racking into steel, malolactic fermentation takes about 40 days in the same tanks. Aged 10 months in steel on fine lees.
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 C
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