Barbera d'Asti Superiore D.O.C. "BALMÈT"

ORGANOLEPTIC FEATURES

Colour: ruby red with burgundy reflections.
Bouquet: elegant, of good intensity with hints of wild fruits, spicy, with a light note of vanilla.
Taste: textured, balanced, elegant. The aftertaste leaves hints of liquorice and cocoa.
Conservation: suitable for long ageing.
Serving temperature: 18-20° c.
Serving Suggestions: red meat dishes and game, very good with mature cheeses.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Varietal: 100% Barbera.
Alcohol Content: 14,5% vol.
Origin of the Grapes: Agliano.
Land: Lime with a high limestone percentage.
Average Vine Age: 40-50 years.
Yield per Hectare: 65q of grapes equal to 43 hl of wine.
Method of Vinification: Traditional with long maceration with pumping over of.The fermenting must and punching and plunging of the cap during fermentation.
Temperature of Fermentation: controlled at 30°.
Duration of Maceration: 15 days
Refining: maturation in 225 litre Arlier barriques of first and second passage for 16 months. Malolactic fermentation takes place in the wood during refining.