Red

Brich d'America

By Marsaglia, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Marsaglia Brich d'America

A Roero DOCG made from 100% Nebbiolo and aged in Slavonian oak. Plum, vanilla and tobacco with violet notes.

Tasting notes

Intense garnet red with light ruby reflections. Rich, ethereal, persistent bouquet with fruity notes of plum, vanilla and tobacco, followed by balanced scents of violets. Harmonious and pleasantly tannic, with an agreeable aftertaste.

Pairs well with

Roasted and braised red meats and game; also dishes with truffle and ripe cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Roero DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
Brich d'America
Production area
Brich d'America vineyard (about 400 m) and Varata vineyard (about 350 m), Castellinaldo d'Alba
Soil
Sandy (both vineyards)
Exposure
South (Brich d'America); southwest (Varata)
Vineyard planting
Brich d'America vines about 30 years old; Varata Nebbiolo about 5 years old
Vinification
In Slavonian oak barrels (tech sheet: 18 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels and one year in bottle)
Serving temperature
18 to 20 °C
Storage
From 10 to 15 years according to the vintage (tech sheet: 5 to 15)

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