Vigneto Banin
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
GRAPE VARIETIES
Barbera 100%
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE
A careful grape selection follows a green harvest in order to reduce yield to 6 metric tonsper hectare. A brief cold maceration (24 hours at 8-10°C) is followed by skin-contactfermentation for 8 days, with frequent pumping over. The must is then warmed to 35°Cand then left to macerate for another 24 hours.The alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanksfollowed by malolactic in barrique. The 12-month aging takes places 80% in 350-lt barriquesand 20% in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then bottle aged for 12 months.
DESCRIPTION
COLOUR: ruby red, intense and very deep.
BOUQUET: complex at initial impact. Clear hints of small red berries complementedby vanilla and spice notes.
TASTE : immediately wide and soft on the palate, enriched by the presence of silky tannins.Very long finish.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
A great noble Piedmontese grape variety. Power and richness in this wine are perfectlyintegrated with elegance and harmony Aging in small oak barrels enhances its complexity.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Ideal with all red meat dishes, game and medium to long aged cheeses.
First vintage released: 1999
Alcohol content: 13,5 to 14% vol. following the vintage conditions.
Available formats : 0,75 l