Luca Bosio Barbera d'Alba 'Egidio' 2019
Overview
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This Barbera is ruby-red in color, with aromas of red fruit, chocolate, vanilla and spice. It has silky tannins that give it a smooth mouthfeel and a great structure well-integrated with its body. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
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 40 years and they are grown south-west, at a density of about 5,000 plants per acre. After harvesting, the grapes are pressed and the must was fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks after a short period in contact with dry ice to increase complexity and aroma. Skin maceration took place over 8 days, assuring good color and body. The wine spent 18 months in French barriques then six months in bottles before shipping.
Serving Hints
This wine is a perfect accompaniment red meats, braised beef and pork, as well as an array of Italian cheeses, pastas and risotto.
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 40 years and they are grown south-west, at a density of about 5,000 plants per acre. After harvesting, the grapes are pressed and the must was fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks after a short period in contact with dry ice to increase complexity and aroma. Skin maceration took place over 8 days, assuring good color and body. The wine spent 18 months in French barriques then six months in bottles before shipping.
Serving Hints
This wine is a perfect accompaniment red meats, braised beef and pork, as well as an array of Italian cheeses, pastas and risotto.
Producer: Luca Bosio Vineyards
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Wine Composition: 100% Barbera
pH: 3.5
Total Acidity: 5.5 G/L
Residual Sugar: 4 G/L
Alcohol: 14%
Region: Piedmont
Country: Italy
Wine Composition: 100% Barbera
pH: 3.5
Total Acidity: 5.5 G/L
Residual Sugar: 4 G/L
Alcohol: 14%
Press Highlights
2020: 90 Pts 'Silver Medal' - 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards, June 20222009: 92 Pts - WineReviewOnline.com, Mar 2014
2007: 90 Pts 'Best Buy' - Wine Enthusiast, May 2011