Red
Bric Quercia
By Tenuta Carretta, Roero, Piemonte, Italy
A Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the Bric Quercia hill in the natural amphitheatre around the winery, aged in oak tonneau.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red. Broad, complex bouquet with clear notes of vanilla and black cherry. Full and fresh in the mouth, savoury and harmonious, with excellent persistence.
Pairs well with
Excellent with rich first courses, main courses of meat, game and cheeses.
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- Grape
- Barbera 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- Bric Quercia
- Production area
- Piobesi d'Alba; Bric Quercia hill around the winery
- Vineyard planting
- 2.00 hectares; 70 q/ha; first vintage 1992
- Vinification
- Fermentation with submerged cap maceration lasts 10 to 12 days at 28 °C. Aged in oak tonneau for at least 12 months, then at least 24 months in bottle.
- Serving temperature
- 16 to 18 °C
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