Red wine - Bricco dei guazzi - Albarossa Piemonte doc

Red wine - Bricco dei guazzi - Albarossa Piemonte doc Format: Glass bottle 75cl, 1.5lt   Red wine - Bricco dei guazzi - Albarossa Piemonte doc - Data Sheet Grapes: 100% Albarossa - cross of Nebbiolo and Barbera Grape yield: Approx. 70 qli/ ha Origin: Monferrato alessandrino -Olivola Altitude: 150 to 250 metres a.s.l. Breeding method: Simple Guyot Planting density: 5,000 plants/hectare Refinement: 12 months in barrique, 12 months in 20 hl barrels and at least 12 months in bottle Vintage: 2020 – First vintage: 2010 Analytical data: Alcohol 16% vol Longevity: Optimum maturity 8-10 years Land: Mandola and Presidenta Vineyards: cru listed by Luigi Veronelli, facing south. The marly, calcareous and tuffaceous soil allows the roots to develop very deeply, guaranteeing the ripening of the grapes even in the absence of irrigation. The steep slope of the terrain and the winds that blow from the bottom of the valley towards the top of the hill prevent any water stagnation. Here, the Albarossa vine expresses its power of colour, body and alcohol content to the full. Campone vineyard: north/west exposure, where white marl alternates with areas richer in iron and clay. The Albarossa from this soil stands out for its elegance and finesse. Vinification: The overripe harvest of the grapes softens the characteristic tannins of the Nebbiolo and the acidity of the Barbera. The must obtained from the pressing is left to macerate in contact with the skins for a week in large steel tanks at temperatures between 25° and 28° C. Frequent pumping over allows excellent colour extraction and good body. After malolactic fermentation the wine is placed in barriques for 12 months, followed by a further 12 months in 20 hectolitre barrels and 1 year of bottle ageing. Tasting: The colour is an intense, deep, almost impenetrable ruby red. The nose is immediately warm and enveloping, with intense scents of blueberry, small red berries and notes of roasting and leather. On the palate it is round and full; the great concentration of fruit, supported by a tannic profile, makes it an important but very pleasant wine. The underlying composition guarantees this wine longevity and drinkability. Combinations: It marries superbly with the most typical dishes of Monferrato culture, especially if meat-based. Recommended serving temperature: 18-20° C. Find out more: To find out more about Sicilian wines, products Torrisis and the culinary traditions of Sicily, we recommend you visit our blog, full of interesting and overwhelming articles recounting its many facets. In the section recipes You will also find a wide variety of quick and easy cooking tips, as well as lots of ideas and useful advice on how to make the best use of our products in the kitchen and how to ensure that you create excellent dishes.