Red
Italy
Year 2018
14.5% Alcohol
By Cordero di Montezemelo
Appellation:
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
Varietal:
100% Barbera
Production Zone:
From the blend of grapes from various vineyards of the Monfalletto Estate in Lamorrese and Roero. Differing altitudes and exposures lend to a complexity of aromas. Varying ages of vines, from clay and sandy soils.
Harvest Period:
End of September / Beginning of October
Yield per Hector:
53 Hl/Ha - 7,000 bottles/Ha (2,800 bottles/Acre)
Vinification:
Fermentation for about 20 days with skin contact for 7-8 days in stainless steel and frequent pumping over. Malolatic fermentation in wood until December.
Maturation:
In different French and Slovenian wood casks for about 7-8 months. Bottled in the beginning of the summer and released on the market after a few months.
Sensory Characteristics:
Intense violet color. Mature fruit, cacao, prune, spicy, fragrant nose. Full and fresh mouth. Very soft tannins.
Serving Temperature:
16 °C / 59 °F
Average Life of Wine:
Medium life span. Expresses itself best in the first 4-5 years of life, but enjoyable until about 10 years.
Food Pairing:
Classic pairing with Piedmont mixed boiled meats, cooked salami with lentils, vegetable flan and the traditional "bagna coada" (warm dip or fondue).