Barbera d’Asti Superiore Nizza Vigna Dacapo, Dacapo

BARBERA D’ASTI SUPERIORE NIZZA VIGNA DACAPO

D.O.C.G.

Tendril

Barbera 100%

Surface of the vineyards

1.23 Ha

Soil

marlstone, calcareous, clayish, partly sandy

Vineyards

the vineyard Dacapo is located in Agliano Terme, grown in guyot system. It is an officially recognized and appreciated Cru. Exposition is South-East. Altitude 200-220 mt. a.s.l. The soil is calcareous, clayish and slightly sandy

Harvest

cluster thinning in July and hand crafted harvest in October

Wine making process

after destemming and pressing, skin maceration process follows for 30 days. Fermentation is at controlled temperature (27/28° C) with addition of indigenous yeasts. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is transferred in barrique. Here the malolactic fermentation process takes place. The wine remains in barrique for at least 12 months. In case of Riserva, the number of months will be 18. Bottling is made without filtering. Finally the wine remains in bottle to age for additional 6 months before distribution

Characteristics

intense garnet red with typical purple reflections. Ethereal and complex with scents of plum, tobacco, licorice and cinnamon. Full body and well balanced, deep and with long persistence with a lightly spicy finish

Tasting temperatures

18 °C

Food arrangements

perfectly paired with dishes with truffles. Excellent with meat with sauces, stews and game