La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Superiore Bionzo DOCG

La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Superiore Bionzo DOCG

Red Wine - 100% Barbera

La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Superiore Bionzo DOCG
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Balanced, succulent, precious
This Barbera exhibits natural complexity and concentration coming from almost century old vines. Mineral notes, together with hints of chamomile and blackberry, all resonate in unique harmony.

Characteristics
- Grape variety: 100% Barbera

Vinification
Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 14-15 days. Malolactic fermentation done in French oak barrels, of which 20% is new and the balance is aged in used oak (2nd passage), followed by about 12 months of aging. Finally, bottle-aged for about 6 months.
- First vintage: 1998
- Average production: 10.000 bottles
- Pairings: Agnolotti al Plin with Sausage ragù, Baked pork cheeks.
- Serving temperature: 16/17° C.
- Recommended glass: Bordeaux

Vineyard characteristics
- Bionzo a Costigliole d'Asti (At)
- Varietal: Barbera
- Municipality: Costigliole d'Asti (At)
- Exposure: South
- Area: 12 acres
- Altitude: 250 m. a.s.l.
- Average age of the vines: 60 year-old
- Soil: Clay-like limestone and marl.