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Barbera d’Asti DOCG Giulia

Ruby red color. Intense characteristic aroma.
By aging color tends to garnet. Intense and vinous bouquet, persistence of spicy notes.
It’s the ideal wine for those who daily enjoy a good glass during meals. It goes perfectly with the typical dishes of the Piedmont cuisine.

Data Sheet

Classification: Red
Recommended serving temperature: 16-18° C
Grapes: Barbera
Production area: Valcioccaro, Costigliole d’Asti, Piedmont
Soil: clay-calcareous of sedimentary marine origin, with good presence of silt, sand and minerals, especially magnesium
Vineyards exposure: south, south-west in hilly terrain
Vineyards altitude: 180-200 m ASL
Breeding system: Guyot 4000 plants / ha
Age of vines: Historic vineyards (70 years circa) and modern (5-7 years)
Grape yield per hectare: 90 quintals
Winemaking: Soft pressing of grapes, maceration and fermentation on skins with frequent and delicate replenishment
Aging: Stainless steel barrels at controlled temperature for 7/8 months
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol.
Sale: Boxes with 15 bottles (6 bottles boxes on request)