Bricco Airoli
Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore

Type: red wine
Grape varieties: 100% Barbera
Denomination: Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore
Production zone : Barolo village, various vineyards with vines up to 40 years old
Harvest : beginning of october

Average analytical values

Alcoholic content: 13% vol.
Total acidity: 5.85 g/l
Dry extract: 27 mg/l
First year of wine production: 1946

Vinification

Pruning in the vineyard and selection during the grape harvest. Harvest in 20 kg. boxes. After stalk removing-pressing, alcoholic fermentation & contact with the skins takes place for 9-11 days in steel vats at a controlled temperature. Malolatic fermentation takes place in steel tank at 20°C. average temperature.

Maturation

Maturing for 15-18 months n wooden vats 50 hl in capacity (tini) Wood is no toasted and 100%steamed The wine reaches maturity with 4 further months in the bottle before being put on sale.

Sensory characteristic

Colour: deep ruby red with purple notes
Bouquet: spices, ripe fruit, cherries, plum
Preferable with: game, seasoned cold meats and blue cheeses
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Recommended glass: Red wine goblet (Spiegelau-large wine line)
Aging plateau: 10+ years

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