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Barbera d'Asti DOCG superiore "cinquantadue"

Barbera d’Asti superiore DOCG

'Cinquantadue'

Santo Stefano Belbo - Italy

Altitude:
270m s.l.m.

Type of soil:
calcareous, medium texture tending towards clayey.

Planting density:
4500 plants/hectare.

Training system:
traditional Guyot

Yield per hectare:
60 quintals

Harvest:
manual, is made during the first fortnight of October, the carefully selected bunches are quickly started to wine.

Vinification:
alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasts about 12 days, the temperature is controlled if it exceeds 29,5 ºC to obtain maximum extraction of polyphenols. Malolactic fermentation attenuates the acidity of the wine, typical of the grape, giving it harmony and balance. It is then aged in medium-capacity oak barrels for about a year.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WINE:

Produced with Barbera grapes

  • Color: garnet red with lively reflections.
  • Bouquet: ample and very persistent, in the generosity of this wine stand out hints of berries and plum jam.
  • Taste: fruity, persistent and warm, full-bodied, fresh.
  • Food pairings: at the table can accompany fresh pasta dishes egg with sauces rich and tasty, it goes well with meat dishes, the sumptuous boiled mixed Piemontese, stewed meats and roasts. Special with medium-aged vaccines.
  • Serving temperature: it is recommended to serve at a temperature of 18 ºC in rather large glasses

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