Cordero di Montezemelo Barbera 2018

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).