BARBERA D'ALBA DOC RENZO
❝ Barbera, together with Dolcetto, are the pillars of the history of Langhe: without them, we wouldn’t be here. This wine is dedicated to nonno Renzo, Luciana’s father and guardian of ancient Piedmontese knowledge.
He has always given us valuable advice on working the vines and much more besides.
PRODUCTION ZONE
East and west-facing vineyards located in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio (Alba). Elevation: 300 metres above sea level
VINEYARDS AND SOIL
2 ettari: età media 30 anni su formazioni di Lequio (marne grigie con alternanza di livelli sabbiosi),
GRAPE VARIETY
Barbera
VINIFICATION
Freshly-harvested grapes are destemmed and crushed. Fermentation is spontaneous in stainless steel tanks at 24°-25° C The wine is racked after about a week. Malolactic fermentation in steel tanks is spontaneous. The wine is cold-stabilised. The wine is bottled in April and then bottle-aged for about 9 months.
HARVEST
Hand-picked in the first ten days of October
PRESENTATION
Available format: 0.75 l
Alcohol content 12.5%-14% by volume
Dense shades of ruby-red with crimson highlights.
Fruit notes when young; blackberry and jam notes develop as the wine peaks. Full-bodied, with a tart edge accentuating its fragrance and freshness.
WHEN
Its freshness will make your mouth water: it doesn't last long in the cellar or in the glass
HOW
Store in dark, dry place, at a constant temperature below 20° C. Serve at 16°-18° C; swirl and oxygenate the wine in a large glass to concentrate the nose.
CLASSIC PAIRING
Perfect with onion soup and medium-aged cheeses–we suggest Ossolano, Taleggio or Bettelmatt. An impeccable union with tongue in sauce.
UNUSUAL PAIRING
A succulent creamed salt cod? Try it with an exotic Moroccan cous cous. And with dessert… dark chocolate with 100% cocoa (so pure cocoa).
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