Red
Barbera d'Asti Superiore
By Gozzelino, Asti, Piemonte, Italy
Named after Lorenzo Gozzelino, who runs the estate today. 100% Barbera, alcohol 15% vol. The producer notes that no weedkiller is used in the vineyards.
Tasting notes
Garnet red turning brick. Vanilla dominates the nose, with liquorice and almond. Austere and balanced on the palate, with a very strong vanilla aftertaste.
Pairs well with
Main courses such as roasts, game and braised red meats.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Production area
- Costigliole d'Asti
- Soil
- Sandy, clay, tuff and limestone
- Vinification
- Soft pressing, then fermentation at 28-29 C in steel with a month of submerged-cap macerations. Aged in 225-litre Allier French oak barrels for at least 24 months.
- Serving temperature
- 18-20 C; open the bottle at least an hour before serving
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