Martinette Barbera D’Asti Sup. DOCG
Classification: Barbera d’Asti DOCG Superiore
Production area: Bricco Quaglia hills in Bionzo, a small hamlet of Costigliole d’Asti.
Grape variety: Barbera 100%
Vinification: Thinning of the grapes at the end of July. Manueal harvest, where only the best bunches are selected and collected into small wooden crates. Then grapes are gently pressed. Afterwards follows fermentation, on skins, for about 7-8 days.
Aging: in barriques for 12 months.
Color: intense ruby-red.
Bouquet: fresh cherry and raspberry, spices.
Palate: sweet and plummy fruit with an impressive vigor, length, and freshness.
Average alcohol content: 14°
Serve at: 18-20°C
Aging potential: 8 – 10 years
Food pairings: Its versatility allows this wine to accompany an entire multi-course meal: savory appetizers such as cured meats, hearty pasta disches, rich seconds of red or white meat, and cheese platter to close with.