ERBALUNA - Barbera d'Alba Superiore - DOC La Rosina 2018 (0,75l)

Appellation: Denominazione di Origine Controllata.
Vine training system: Gujot.
Grape variety: 100% Barbera
Soil composition and exposure: Calcareous, clayey soil, with layers of tuff. South-easterly exposure.
Altitude: Approx. 240 to 250 metres above sea level.
Harvesting: The grapes are hand-picked and selected at the end of September.
Yield per hectare: 10,000 Kg/Ha max. by law.
Yield in wine: 70 Hl/Ha
Vinification: 10-14 days with floating cap, pumped over 4-6 times a day.
Ageing: In a variety of different casks ranging from 500 or 750-litre tonneaux to 30 or 33-Hl barrels, for about a year.
Storage: 7/8 years.
Sensory profile:
COLOUR: Deep, intense ruby red, with garnet highlights.
BOUQUET: Vinous, with scents of ripe fruit that give way, over time, to spice.
PALATE: Dry, with discreet acidity and vigorous body.
Pairings: Smoked meats, pasta dishes with game ragout and medium-mature cheeses.

Wine recommended and described by “Grandi vini di piccole cantine” di Graziani e Pozzali – 2012 edition