Barbera d'Alba Bric du Luv, Cà Viola

BARBERA D’ALBA BRIC DU LUV

Along with Barturot, Bric du Luv is a historic wine of the Ca’ Viola line. Also produced for the first time in 1991, Bric du Luv is a selection of Barbera cultivated in the oldest vineyard in the Montelupo commune

In the vineyard

Appellation

Barbera d'Alba D.O.C.

Varietal

Barbera

Vineyard

Bric du Luv

Size & location

1.5 ha, Montelupo Albese

Soil

Calcareous marl and clay

Average age of vines

65 years

Orientation & elevation

South, 400 meters above sea level

Density

5,000 vines/ha

Yield/Hectare

50 ql

Trellising

Guyot

Harvest

End of September/First half of October

Fertilizer

Manure, green manure

Pest control

Copper and sulfur

Weeding

Mechanical

In the  Winery

Yeast

No selected yeasts utilized

Maceration & Fermentation

25 days in temperature-controlled tanks

Aging

16-17 months in barrique and tonneaux, 6 months in bottle

Filtration

None

Annual production

6,600 bottles

Characteristics

Intense ruby red with a violet vein. The nose has fruit notes typical of this single varietal with hints of balsamic and menthol. The wine has an ample, soft mouthfeel that is enjoyable, aswellas, powerand elegance that indicates its aging potential. Very long finish with precise aftertastes. This wine ages well and can be appreciated even 8-10 years later

Suggested Serving Temperature

15-16°C