Red wine - Diego Pressenda - Barbera d'Alba Superiore Ariota Doc

Red wine - Diego Pressenda - Barbera d'Alba Superiore Ariota Doc Format: Glass bottle 75cl   Red wine - Diego Pressenda - Barbera d'Alba Superiore Ariota Doc - Data sheet Vineyard: This wine is made from grapes from the highest part of the hill where the soil is lean and light, predominantly calcareous.Exposure: southeast.Location: Monforte d'AlbaGrape varieties: 100% BarberaYear of implantation: 1997-2011Average altitude: 500 mAverage production/HA: 50 hectolitresGrape harvest: - second week of OctoberAlcohol: 15%Vinification: Traditional skin contact for 10 days.Refinement: in French oak barrels for about 12 monthsOrganoleptic characteristics: Barbera d'Alba Ariota has an intense garnet red colour with violet hues. It has rich and intense aromas of red fruit, such as plums and cherries; with notes of incense and undergrowth from the passage in wood. In the mouth it is juicy, with delicate acidity and interesting vanilla nuances; very well balanced thanks to its velvety tannins. A soft but also persistent wine, reflecting the typical character of the Barbera grape. It goes well with various dishes such as pasta or red meat.   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.