Red

Lavignone

By Pico Maccario, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Pico Maccario Lavignone

A Barbera d'Asti DOCG, 100% Barbera, vinified in stainless steel with a fresh, fruit-forward style.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red color. Aromatic bouquet, rich in red fruit and floral fragrances that fully express the freshness of this wine. Elegant and pleasant on the palate, balanced between acidity and softness with intense aromatic persistence.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape
Barbera
Soil
Hills of Pleistocene, fluvial-period origin.
Exposure
West, South-West
Harvest
Harvested in September when the bunches reach full ripeness and a perfect sugar/acidity balance.
Vineyard planting
Guyot
Vinification
Grape selection and gentle crushing/destemming. Vinification in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28-30 C. Maceration for about 10-12 days with frequent punching down and pumping over. Aged in stainless steel tanks plus further months of ageing in bottle before release.
Serving temperature
18 C
Storage
Ageing potential 3-5 years. Formats: 0.75 l, 1.5 l, 3 l. Closure: technical cork.

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