Barbera del Sannio

Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Barbera (100%)
Classification:
DOC Sannio
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine of Campanian native grape called Barbera del Sannio. It comes from vineyards located in the hill areas in the surroundings of Castelvenere, in the province of Benevento in the north-eastern part of the region. Usually associated with Piedmont, Barbera, cultivated here since two centuries, is, however, a different wine with other character than its cousin from the north. The local winegrowers proudly claim that their Barbera is much better. Indeed, is worth tasting to appreciate this pleasant wine scenting of fruit.

Details

Color: intense ruby red.
Aroma: floral and fruity, notes of cherry and dried rose petals.
Flavor: dry, warm, velvety.
Food matching: perfect throughout the meal, dishes based on highly flavored white meats.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

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