2012 Negretti Barbera D’Alba Superiore

2012 Negretti Barbera d’Alba Superiore, Piedmont, Italy

Deep ruby red . Powerful on the nose, with aromas of plum , vanilla, oak , blackberries and spices. Dry texture. Full and balanced after aging.

Soil: Grown on particularly windy hilltops and in a very sandy and silty soils.

Winemaking: The grapes are harvested in early October, and stemmed at the winery and ground. The wine yeast on skin for 8-10 days at a controlled temperature before being tapped. The wine then matures in Allier oak barrels for about 12 months, which give more balance between acidity and tannins. The bottles are stored dark and free of temperature fluctuations, which could influence the structure of the wine.

75cl