Barbera d’Asti “Bricco Gallinetta”
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This easy drinking Barbera comes from the Bricco Gallinetta vineyard of Franca Miretti. Franca took over operation of the Cantina del Pino after the passing of her husband, Renato Vaca in 2020.
Appellation: Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Type: Red, dry
Varietal: 100% Barbera
Color: Deep red-purple.
Bouquet: Ripe black cherry, plum, earth, and some pepper.
Taste: Fruit forward, balanced with bright acidity and low tannins (typical of Barbera d’Asti). Juicy and fresh with an elegant mouthfeel that finishes off with a dry, spiced finish.
Serving Suggestion: It is best served at 16°-18° C (60-65° F).
Alcohol: 14%
Pairing: Pair Barbera d’Asti with tajarin pasta in a light, creamy sauce made with meat and, truffles. It goes well with beef, cheeses (specifically Gorgonzola) and any creamy pasta dish.
Vineyard Location: Mombercelli (Asti).
Exposure: South.
Area: 2.7 hectare/6.67 acres.
Soil: Sandy soil.
Harvest: Classic timing for harvest, in the first half of September.
Vinification: At 28°C/82°F for 7 days on the skins during maceration. Malolactic fermentation complete.
Aging: 10 months in steel.
Stabilization: Natural with no filtering of the wines.
Total Production: 7,800 Bottles/650 Cases.
