Vigneti Della Val Sarmassa
Barbera D'Asti Superiore DOCG
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Classification: Barbera D'Asti D.O.C.G.
Variety: 100% Barbera
Provenance: Bricco Castellaro and Scudo Vigna Vecchia vineyards in Vaglio Serra, Val Sarmassa Nature Reserve "La Ru" south-west exposure.
Extension: 2.6 ha.
Density: 6200 vines/hectare
Yield/ha: 50 quintals/hectare
Vinification and maturing: in inox-steel vats for about 15 days at max. temperature of 30/32°C. During maceration, the must is pumped over the cap several times (up to 12 times a day during the period of maximum extraction).
Refinement: refining is after malo-lactic fermentation, the must is transferred in 16.5-hl French oak casks for 18 months, in bottle for 6 months.
Production: 15.000 bottles
Organoleptic characteristics: deep ruby-red, the scent reveals cherry, licorice and eucalyptus notes. The flavor is well-bodied and balanced, with an evident and typical acid feature and an outstanding and long-lingering after-taste. Its a modern and traditional produce at the same time.
Serve with: richly seasoned first-courses, excellent with butter-and-sage agnolotti.
Serving temperature: 64°F-68°F
WHERE TO BUY IN NYC/NJ AREA:
Cork Wine & Spirits, NK
Jerry's, NJ
Variety: 100% Barbera
Provenance: Bricco Castellaro and Scudo Vigna Vecchia vineyards in Vaglio Serra, Val Sarmassa Nature Reserve "La Ru" south-west exposure.
Extension: 2.6 ha.
Density: 6200 vines/hectare
Yield/ha: 50 quintals/hectare
Vinification and maturing: in inox-steel vats for about 15 days at max. temperature of 30/32°C. During maceration, the must is pumped over the cap several times (up to 12 times a day during the period of maximum extraction).
Refinement: refining is after malo-lactic fermentation, the must is transferred in 16.5-hl French oak casks for 18 months, in bottle for 6 months.
Production: 15.000 bottles
Organoleptic characteristics: deep ruby-red, the scent reveals cherry, licorice and eucalyptus notes. The flavor is well-bodied and balanced, with an evident and typical acid feature and an outstanding and long-lingering after-taste. Its a modern and traditional produce at the same time.
Serve with: richly seasoned first-courses, excellent with butter-and-sage agnolotti.
Serving temperature: 64°F-68°F
WHERE TO BUY IN NYC/NJ AREA:
Cork Wine & Spirits, NK
Jerry's, NJ