Rizieri - Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore 2017 - $35.00/btl*
Rizieri - Barbera d’Alba DOC Superiore 2017 - $35.00/btl*
Vintage 2017
Alcohol 14%
Rizieri
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Variety:
100% Barbera
Production Area:
Sorì del Ricchino, Diano d'Alba (CN).
Altitude and Exposure:
350 m above sea level. South, South-West.
Soil:
The deepest layers are formed by the S. Agata marls. The superficial layers are calcareous-clayey.
Year of Planting:
2001
Type of Growth:
Guyot
Fertilizer:
Natural manure, green manure
Soil Management:
Only hoeing and mowing in the rows
Harvest:
By hand in small crates; end of September/early October
Yield per Hectare:
40 hl
Fermentation:
In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Maceration of the skins lasts 12-15 days. Malolactic fermentation in oak.
Aging:
Over a year in traditional large Slavonia oak barrels (25 hl) and French oak tonneaux (500 L).
Bottling:
Upon a passage in stainless steel tanks, it is bottled without filtration. It is stored about 12 months in bottle before going to the market.
Release:
30 months after harvesting
Bottles Produced: About 6.000
Tasting Notes:
Dense and seductively feminine. Dark purple-red with violet nuances in the glass. Complex bouquet with pleasant fruity notes of black cherry and red berries; spicy hints of ginger, almond and green pepper in the background. The palate is elegant, round and fleshy. The finish is fresh and persistent with acidity and tannins well-balanced by the maturation in wood.
Serving Suggestions:
It goes perfectly with imposing first courses, braised and stewed red meat. It is also excellent with seasoned and aromatic cheeses.
Service Temperature:
18°C (68°F)
Evolution:
It reaches its maturity after 2 years from the harvest and matures further in the next 5-8 years.
*price per bottle does not include deposit or HST