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VIGNA DEI BRICCHETTI BARBERA D'ASTI SUPERIORE DOCG A Barbera Superiore rich in body and fruit, a wine that well represents the strength and personality of our terroir. first ten days of October. Type of soil, exposure and altitude: calcareous - clayey, south-south east, 250 meters above sea level. Training system: espalier with guyot pruning. Production per hectare: 70 quintals. Vinification: grapes they are delicately de-stemmed and pressed, the must obtained is sent to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins which lasts for about 15 days at a controlled temperature (26 ° - 28 ° C). During alcoholic fermentation, daily pumping over is carried out which favors an optimal extraction of aromatic substances and dyes. After racking, the start and progress of malolactic fermentation are carefully checked; once the latter is finished, the wine is decanted and raised in fine-grained oak barrels and medium-aged 300 liters for aging, which lasts for 12-14 months depending on the vintage. The woods used are 30-40% new and the remaining part of the second and third passage. Bottling usually takes place a year and a half after the harvest. Alcohol content: 14% vol. Organoleptic profile: ruby red with pleasant reflections purple and shades tending to garnet with aging, the nose is complex, austere, reveals fruity scents with light spicy and toasted notes well blended. In the mouth warm, dry, harmonious, with good structure and persistence, pleasant and round tannins on the finish. Pairing: wine with an important body that goes perfectly with roasts and well-aged cheeses. Serving temperature: 18 ° C

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