Red

Barbera del Monferrato Frizzante

By Terre dei Santi, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

Terre dei Santi Barbera del Monferrato Frizzante

A lightly sparkling Barbera made by second fermentation in autoclave.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby with violet reflections. Fruity, floral and lightly spicy, recalling violet and black pepper. Full-bodied, soft and fresh with a pleasant liveliness from the long second fermentation.

Pairs well with

Whole meals of Piedmontese tradition and Italian salumi; also medium-aged cheeses such as Fontina or Gorgonzola.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barbera del Monferrato DOC Frizzante
Grape
Barbera 100%
Production area
Monferrato hills, in particular around San Damiano d'Asti and Castelnuovo Don Bosco
Vinification
Maceration of at least four days at controlled temperature, then a second fermentation in autoclave. Short maturation on the lees.
Serving temperature
16 to 20 C, in medium glasses

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