Bricco dei Guazzi

La Presidenta - Rosso del Monferrato DOC

Barbera and Merlot are refined grape varieties used to produce Azienda Monferrina’s most time-trusted wine. A full-bodied red that combines typical character with inter- national tastes, it surprises drinkers with its stunning complexity.

Grapes: Barbera 60% - Merlot 40%

Origin: Olivola, company-owned grapes

Terrain Type: Marly, calcareous

Altitude: 200 – 260 m above sea level

Cultivation method: Guyot

Vineyard density: 4.500 vines per hectare

Grape yield: circa 75 tons per hectare

Alcohol proof: 14.00%

Vintage on sale: 2007

Wine-making:

The grapes are harvested according to their respective ripening times and they separately undergo alcoholic fer- mentation in steel vats at constantly controlled tempera- tures. Once fermentation has been completed, the wine is ‘cut’ and placed in durmast barriques for refinement which lasts at least 24 months. After bottling, the wine undergoes another in-glass refining process that lasts 6 months.

The Wine:

An intense ruby-red. To the nose, it will immediately se- em imposing, before giving rise to a sequence of aromas, that starts with fruity scents like marasca cherry and ra- spberry and ends with delicate hints of cocoa and tobac- co. The palate will find this wine impetuous, full-bodied, complex and well-articulated. Its fruity flavors combine with a tannic texture that’s fine and elegant.

Combinations: Great with savory red meats, it also combines well with wild game or aged cow cheeses.

Region Piemonte

Grapes Used: Barbera 60%

Merlot 40%

Alcohol:14.00%