Barbera d'Alba 'Egidio'
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red in color, this Barbera shows floral aromas typical of the grape, together with chocolate, toast and spicy notes from its aging in wood. It has great structure and smooth tannins, balanced by a crisp acidity.
Vineyards
The Barbera grapes for this wine come from vineyards located in Alba Villages, at 200 to 300 ft. above sea level. The average age of the vines is 30 years and they are grown on a south facing in calcerous clay soil.
Winemaking
After harvesting, the grapes are pressed and the must is fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks after a short period in contact with dry ice to increase complexity and aroma. Skin maceration takes place over 10 days, assuring good color and body. The wine spends 18 months in French barriques and Slavonian oak casks, followed by six months in bottles before shipping.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2020
- Alcohol:
- 14%
- Region:
- Piedmont
- RS:
- 4G/L
- Varietals:
- 100% Barbera
- PH:
- 3.6
- TA:
- 5.7G/L
