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Type of
wine:
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Red
wine.
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Position
of the vineyards:
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In
the Commune of Barbaresco by the site where the remains of the
Roman Emperor Publio Elvio Pertinace were found.
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Grape
variety:
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Barbera
60% and Cabernet Sauvignon 40%.
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Vinification:
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Vinifiction
on skins, traditional, with 10 days maceration and complete
malolactic fermentation after the alcoholic one is carried out.
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To be
drunk with:
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Thanks
to its good structure and acidity (from Barbera grapes), it
matches very well not only with red meats and medium aged
cheeses, but also with rich pasta dishes.
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TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE 2003
VINTAGE:
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Alcohol:
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14,5% alc./vol.
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Total
acidity:
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6,00
g/l in tartaric acid.
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Residual
sugar:
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dry. |
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Ageing:
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In
barrique for 18 months followed by a
maturation in bottle for at least 10 months. |
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Estimated
life:
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Fifteen/twenty
years.
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Tasting
notes:
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-
Colour:
Ruby red with violet hues.
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Bouquet:
Intense, persistent, with delicate boisé: notes of
ripened fruits, chocolate and chalk
- Taste:
Full, delicate and harmonic, the flavour sensations correspond
with the characteristics offered on the nose, leaving a rounded
and complete finish on the palate.
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