Denomination: Barbera d'Alba D.O.C. Vigna Canova
Grape variety: Barbera
Vineyard
Municipality: Neive
Subarea: Canova
Yield/ha: 40/50 quintals per hectare
Age: 1959-1970-1999-2021
Features:
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altitude 380 meters above sea level
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South facing
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Density 4400 vines/ha
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Guyot training
Harvest period: End of September, first weeks of October, depending on the degree of phenolic ripeness and climatic conditions.
Harvesting method: by hand in perforated crates, in order to allow good aeration of the grapes.
Vinification and aging: after a soft crushing of Barbera grapes, cryomaceration is carried out for 24 hours, then alcoholic fermentation, using indigenous yeasts in steel tanks at a temperature of 24°-26°. Through several daily pumping over, a maceration of 8-10 days is allowed, following which the must is subjected to a period of three months of Batonage to obtain a great extraction of aromas of great freshness and complexity, and elegance. In addition, during this phase malolactic fermentation is carried out, the wine continues its refinement with decantation in temperature-controlled tanks at 3 ° to obtain a natural clarification of 30 days, concluding the aging in steel tanks.
Tasting notes
Colour: ruby with violet reflections
Bouquet: Complex and rich bouquet with nuances of blackberries, coriander, rose, with iodine and spicy touches.
Taste: It respects the typical scents of its grape variety with good acidity, great balance, with a persuasive and persistent tannic-savory component. Food pairings: White meats, medium-bodied red meats, complex appetizers, first courses with rich and full-bodied sauces.
Serving temperature: 18C.
Alcoholic strength: 14 %
Annual production: 3,000 bottles
It does not contain added sulfites and is suitable for Celiacs, Vegans, Vegetarians