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Barbera d'Alba Maggiora |
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Made from Barbera grapes grown on the more recently-planted vineyards located in the Visette area of Monforte d’Alba
| Planting density: |
5000 vines/ha. |
| Altitude: |
350/400 m. asl. |
| Position: |
facing west, north-west. |
| Vinification: |
an initial cryo-extraction lasting 34 hours to bring out the wine’s freshness and fragrance to the full is followed by maceration on the skins for 4 further days at a controlled temperature. The fermentation only makes use of native yeasts. |
| Maturing: |
in small oak barrels for 12 months. |
| Ageing: |
in the bottle for several months, at a controlled temperature of 15° C.
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| Colour: |
deep ruby red, with garnet highlights. |
| Nose: |
fruity, powerful. |
| Taste: |
appealing, luscious and well-balanced, with hints of raspberry and fruits of the forest.
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| Storage temperature: |
between 13° and 15° C. |
| Serving temperature: |
16° C. |
| Pairings: |
red and white meats, simple dishes, first courses and cheeses. |
| Bottles produced: |
approx. 5000 |
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