Barbera Piemonte DOC

Regione Piemonte

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Description

Type of Wine: Red

Classification: D.O.C.

Production Area: Provinces of Alessandria, Asti and Cuneo (Piemonte)

Grapes: Barbera

Alcohol: 12%vol.

Color: At sight it has a characteristic ruby red color when young (verging on garnet red after some time).

Fragrance: At nose fruity notes of cherry, plum and dark berries stand out and later evolve in jam and fruit in alcohol aromas, so with balsamic, spicy and sometimes flowery notes.

Flavour: Warm and intensive sensations give this Barbera of Piemonte a balanced and good structure. It has  soft tannins and an elegant final.

Food Pairings: It is a perfect pairing for rabbit dishes, delicate cheeses, mousses and chocolate cakes, nevertheless also with tasty soups. We are dealing with a wine to drink in short time, so a long aging is to avoid. For a good preservation the bottles should stay in dry rooms, at ambient temperature.

Serving Temperature: This wine has to be served at 16°-18° C.