Bricco dei Guazzi

Barbera del Monferrato DOC

La Barbera, Monferrato’s diamond-point variety, finds its ideal climate amidst the Bricco dei Guazzi vineyards, which is perfect for fostering the ripening process which gives the wine its renowned qualities: great character and optimal intensity.

Grapes: Barbera 100%

Origin: Olivola, company-owned grapes

Terrain Type: Marly, calcareous

Altitude: 120 – 150 m above sea level

Cultivation method: Guyot

Vineyard density: 4.500 vines per hectare

Grape yield: circa 75 tons per hectare

Alcohol proof: 13.50%

Vintage on sale: 2006

 

Wine-making:

After manual harvest, the grapes are pressed and de- stemmed. The marcs obtained are left to macerate for one week in large steel vats in contact with the musts at temperatures ranging from 25° to 28° C. Frequent re- pouring allows for the optimal extraction of color and go- od body. Next, malolactic fermentation occurs and the wine is placed in 30-hectare barrels for approximately 6 months. An in-bottle refining period follows that lasts at least 4 months.

The wine:

This bright ruby-red wine has violet hues. To the nose, it expresses fruity scents that recall cherry and blackberry. To the palate, it appears quite rustic, dissolving its edgi- ness to leave space for more complex aromatic sensa- tions where ripened fruit flanks an extremely elegant tan- nic texture. Just a bit spicy at the finish, it maintains a go- od level of freshness and persistence.

Combinations:

Great when served with varied meats from grilled steak and pork chops to fillet with green pepper.

Region Piemonte

Grapes Used: Barbera 100%

Alcohol:13.00%