Pensiero
Selections
Barbera Superiore DOC
Grapes
Barbera
Area
Langhe albesi
Soil type
Medium mixture soil tending to calcareous
Exposure and altitude
West/ south-west - Mid-hillsides’ vineyard
System
Guyot 4.000-5.000 plants/ha
Harvest
End of September, beginning of October
Gradation
13,5% vol
Temperature
17-18 °C
Size
0,75 L
Technical notes
Vinification: the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (28° C) with frequent pumping over of the must to optimise the extraction of tannins and colour. The maceration lasts around 15 days.
Ageing: The ageing begins in barrels made of French oak (Allier). The wine stays in wood for around one year, and is then bottled in January before further ageing in the cellars.
Pairings
Perfect with big red meat dishes and with medium to mature cheeses.
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