WINES OF ITALY

Barbera del Monferrato Superiore - DOCG (GPDO)

Production area of Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG:

all of the Monferrato hills reaching into the province of Alessandria and toward Gavi

Vine selection :

Barbera del Monferrato (85-100%), Freisa and/or Grignolino and/or Dolcetto (0-15%)

Colour:

ruby red turning to maroon with age

Aroma:

intense and characteristic, turning to ethereal with age

Taste:

dry and full-bodied, sometimes vaguely semi-sweet, acidic and medium bodied

Minimum alcohol content:

11.5%

Aging:

at least 14 months of which, at least six months in wood. Usually up to two years, it may be aged up to four years with good vintages

Types:

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Riserva:

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Serving temperature of wine Barbera del Monferrato Superiore:

Serve the wine at: 60° - 64° Farheneit (16° - 18° Celsius) opening the bottle at least two hours before serving