Vigne Vecchie “50” Barbera d‘Asti

Producer:
Vinchio Vaglio Serra
Region:
Piemonte
Grape:
Barbera d'Asti (100%)
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2014
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine from the native Piedmont Barbera d‘Asti grape. This unusual Barbera, developed specifically for the 50th Anniversary of establishment of the Agricultural Cooperative Vinchio-Vaglio Serra, expresses the best of the vineyards located on the slopes of the villages Vinchio Vaglio Serra. Specially selected grapes from the oldest vineyards, 60-and 80-year old as indicated by the name Vecchie Vigne - Old Vines - were subjected only to natural fermentation with no oak barrel aging. The result was an excellent wine, which gives the impression of a vinous nectar.

Details

Color: ruby red, intense.
Aroma: notes of ripe cherries, plums, dried fruit.
Flavor: velvety, full, long-lasting in the mouth.
Food matching very good for dishes based on meat and mushroom sauces; roast, stewed and grilled meats, venison; seasoned, blue, spicy cheeses, cheese with herbs.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol: 14%.

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