Le Righe

Tradition

Barbera d'Alba DOC

Raimonda

Grapes

Barbera

Area

Hills of Alba’s Langhe

Soil type

Soil packed with compact clayey marl mixed with calcareous marl

Exposure and altitude

South,South-west - Medium hills

System

Guyot 4.200 plants/ha

Harvest

End of September, beginnig of October

Gradation

15,0% vol

Temperature

16-18 °C

Size

0,375 - 0,75 L

Technical notes

Vinification: the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks adopting the traditional method, such as floating cap with pump-over. After 7-8 days on the skins at a temperature of 28-30 °C, followed by a rapid malolactic fermentation within the months of november.

Ageing: at the end of the wine-making process, in january, the wine is transferred into wood for the maturation; part of the wine is aged in large French and Slavonian oak casks, while the remaining is stored in small barrels (225 and 300 litres) made of medium-toasted French and American oak for about a year. The two parts are then blended prior to bottling.

Pairings

This is a wine which deserves to be served with main course dishes. Excellent with full-flavour dishes, meats and cheeses.

awards

2019

Gilbert Gaillard

90

2017

Vini Buoni d'Italia

Wine Spectator

90

2015

Wine Enthusiast

90

2013

Merano

Merano Wine Awards

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