BARBERA D'ALBA DOC "VIGNA VECCHIA SCARRONE" 2018 - VIETTI

Appellation : Barbera d'Alba DOC

Vintage : 2018

Alcohol : 15%

Region : Piedmont (Italy)

Format : 0.75 l

Grapes : Barbera 100%

Vinification: from the Scarrone single vineyard located in Castiglione Falletto with south-east exposure. Pre-fermentative cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation for about two weeks in open steel vats, with mechanical fungus, délestage and various pumping over. After the alcoholic fermentation, a post-fermentation maceration takes place with the skins, the whole is then drawn off and then transferred to barriques for the malolactic fermentation.

Aging: about 18 months between barriques, barrels and steel.

Description: Ruby red color with intense aromas of ripe red and black cherries, vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity and full body. Barbera characterized by finesse, excellent balance, great complexity and persistent finish.

Pairings: stews, seasoned pasta, poultry dressed with rich sauces, game, roasted meat and strong cheeses.