Red
Bricco del Perg
By Poderi dei Bricchi Astigiani, Asti, Piemonte, Italy
An estate Barbera d'Asti Superiore aged in large oak barrels, made from carefully selected vineyard fruit to preserve freshness and aroma.
Tasting notes
Bright ruby red color, very intense. Fine and varied bouquet with notes of red fruits, beautiful floral nuances and notes of sweet spices. The taste is harmonious and structured, with fully balanced acidity.
Pairs well with
Goes well with elaborate first courses, roasts, white meats and cured meats.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG
- Grape
- Barbera Nera 100%
- Production area
- Isola d'Asti
- Soil
- Clay-marl
- Exposure
- South, 300-450 m a.s.l.
- Harvest
- Third ten days of September
- Vineyard planting
- Planted 1998; 4,000 vines per hectare; Guyot training
- Vinification
- 50% aged 12 months in 26 hl oak barrels, 50% in 500 l French oak tonneaux
- Serving temperature
- 16°C
- Storage
- Reaches maturity within 4 to 6 years, but is at its best up to 10 years after harvest.
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