Barbera d'Asti
This label is a tribute to the Bosio family’s beloved dog Leda – a Lagotto Romagnolo, a breed from the Romagna sub-region of Italy bred for hunting truffles.
Tasting Notes
Ruby red in color, this Barbera shows ample red fruit on the nose. It has silky tannins that give it a smooth mouthfeel. This “easy-to-drink” wine has a freshness and approachability.
Vineyards
The Barbera grapes for this wine come from vineyards located in Castagnole Lanze and Costighole d’Asti villages, at 200-300 feet above sea level. The average age of the vines is 25 years old, and they are grown on southeast and southwest facings in calcareous clay soil.
Winemaking
After harvesting, the grapes are pressed, and the must is fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Skin maceration takes place over six days, assuring good color and body. The wine spends 6 months in big 5,000L oak barrels to increase the body and the structure (red fruits, hint of chocolate, and spice notes due to the wood). This is followed by an additional six months in the bottle before shipping.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2023
- Alcohol:
- 14%
- Region:
- Piedmont
- RS:
- 2G/L
- Varietals:
- 100% Barbera
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