Red

Evolution

By Paolo Berta, Nizza, Piemonte, Italy

Paolo Berta Evolution

A barrique-aged Barbera d'Asti described as the estate's new-style wine.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby. Lingering, fruity fragrance with violet and ripe fruit, a spicy note, cherry and chocolate; good acidity, full-bodied and round.

Pairs well with

Ravioli, chicken, fowl, red meats, game, stews and medium-mature cheeses

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Nizza Monferrato (AT)
Soil
Marl, sands and sandstone
Exposure
South-west, Cerruta, Canfulet and Glauda vineyards
Harvest
Hand harvest in September
Vineyard planting
Guyot; vines about 30 years old; 260 m
Vinification
Fermented at 26 to 28 °C, then 6 months in new 225 l French oak barriques.
Serving temperature
16 to 18 °C

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