Red

Ciabot d'la Mandorla

By Gozzelino, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Gozzelino Ciabot d'la Mandorla

The producer's own idea of Barbera, 100% Barbera from the almond-tree vineyard in Costigliole d'Asti. Alcohol 14% vol.

Tasting notes

Ruby red with garnet shades. Broad, intense nose with refined almond-blossom nuances; calm and robust on the palate with a fresh almond finish.

Pairs well with

Cured meats, aged cheeses and red meat dishes.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Costigliole d'Asti
Soil
Sandy, clay, tuff and limestone
Vineyard planting
Traditional Piedmontese Guyot training; yield 90 q/ha; average vine age 20-30 years
Vinification
Soft pressing, then four weeks of fermentation in stainless steel with submerged-cap macerations at 28-29 C. Ageing continues in steel for about 6 months, then at least 2 months in bottle.
Serving temperature
18-20 C

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