Red
Bassina
By Marenco, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy
An organically certified Barbera d'Asti from Marenco's vineyards in Fontanile and Cassine, aged at least nine months in cement tanks and large barrels.
Tasting notes
Ruby red with purple hues. Intense, persistent aromas of red fruit and balsamic notes. Full, crisp, harmonious palate, intense and persistent.
Pairs well with
Starters, pasta and risottos, white and red meat mains, aged cheeses; also good as an everyday glass or an aperitif.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Production area
- Fontanile and Cassine
- Vinification
- Hand-picked at full ripeness, vinified in steel, then aged in cement tanks and large barrels for at least 9 months. Certified organic wine. Alcohol 14% vol.
- Serving temperature
- Serve at 18°C in medium glasses; Barbera's gentle tannin also lets it be served cooler in summer.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dark place.
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