Barbera d'Alba Brichet, Cà Viola

BARBERA D’ALBA BRICHET

Just as Vilot relates to Barturot, Barbera Brichet is the "younger sister" of Bric du Luv. This wine is part of the Ca' Viola line's drinkable, everyday wine offerings

In the vineyard

Appellation

Barbera d'Alba D.O.C.

Varietal

Barbera

Vineyard

Grapes from different vineyards

Size & location

2.4 ha, Montelupo Albese

Soil

Calcareous marl and clay

Average age of vines

20 years

Orientation & elevation

South, southeast, 400 meters above sea level

Density

5,000 vines/ha

Yield/Hectare

70 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

15-20 days in temperature-controlled tanks

Aging

15 months mainly in big barrels, used barriques and 6 months in bottle

Filtration

None

Annual production

15,000 bottles

Characteristics

The color is deep ruby red with violet. The nose is full of red fruits, hints of wild berries and sweet spices. The mouth is a little bulky and played on fresh drinkability, which makes the wine very enjoyable. It is a juicy Barbera, inviting and agile

Suggested Serving Temperature

15-16 ° C