12 Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Preda, Barale Fratelli

BARBERA D’ALBA SUPERIORE LA PREDA

D.O.C.

Grape varietal

100% Barbera

Appellation

municipality of Barolo, map page n. 7, parcels 18, 175 p., 151 p

Soil

Saint Agata fossil marne; silty clay loam composition

Exposure

southwest

Altitude

270 m.a.s.l.

Slope:

30%

Cultural notes

Vineyard planted in 1994; organic farming. Low guyot pruning system with planted density of ,4500 vines per hectare

Harvest period

second half of October; hand harvested with careful selection of the clusters

Vinification

soft crushing of the grapes with de-stemming; static fermentation in steel tank with indigenous yeasts selected from our vineyards at a controller temperature of 25 °C; maceration for one week, frequent basting of the skins

Fining

12 months in 500 l tonneaux. Bottle aging for at least 6 months

Organoleptic characteristics

Color: Ruby red

Nose: intense and big flavour, fragrant notes of small red berries and cherries under spirits

Mouth: dry, warm, full bodied, pleasantly crisp

Food pairings

roasts, boiled meat, game

Serving suggestion

drink in large glasses which favor oxygenation and enhance the nose. Serve at 16-18 °C